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Benefits Planning

Build the Life You Want. Keep the Benefits You Need.

Benefits Planning for people with disabilities is a service that:

  • Helps you understand how employment and other life decisions may impact your benefits.
  • Relieves fears you may have about a change in benefits or services if you start working.
  • Helps you make informed decisions on health insurance and other benefits (like Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, and food, housing, and financial assistance).
  • Provides a clear plan on how you can work to increase your income and quality of life.

Whether you’re interested in part-time employment or a new career, Benefits Planning can help!

DVR is committed to partnering with you to find a meaningful employment outcome. If you are receiving public benefits and are interested in employment, complete the DVR Online Request for Services form to get enrolled with DVR and get connected with a Benefits Planner.

Did you receive a Ticket to Work? You can learn more about the Ticket to Work Program on this page or on this Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center for Quality Employment page.

How to Access Benefits Planning Services

More Information on Benefits Planning

Are you wondering more about benefits planning? This video will show how real people are increasing their income through work while keeping the benefits they need.

Check out the Benefits.gov Benefit Finder to discover what government benefits you may be eligible for. This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to use the Benefit Finder tool.