Wage Reporting is Important . . . . Here is Why

We, at MPES, have noticed an uptick with the number of Disability Beneficiaries that are unaware of their responsibility to report their earnings to SSA on a regular basis. We’d like to take this opportunity to review  to whom, when what and how to report earnings....

Time Management Skills

“Time Management Skills” is a phrase used quite often in job listings from potential employers.  This week’s blog will discuss what those are, why they are important and how to develop them. When looking through job listings, you will often find the phrases,...

2022 Social Security COLA Changes

Did you know that people who collect Social Security are about to see bigger checks?  This bump will help beneficiaries keep up with the rising costs due to inflation. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2022 will be 5.9%, which is the largest increase in about 40...

Grateful, Thankful, Blessed!

Grateful, an adjective, meaning “feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful” (Oxford Dictionary). Thankful, an adjective, meaning “pleased and relieved, expressing gratitude and relief” (Oxford Dictionary). Blessed, an adjective, meaning “bringing...

Medicaid Benefits and Working

Did You Know You Can Keep Your Medicaid Benefits While Working? If you could keep your Medicaid coverage AND earn enough income to get off SSI, would you? Many people don’t even know that’s an option. One of the biggest concerns SSI beneficiaries have about going to...

What Do I Need to Know about the Trial Work Period?

People often ask what the Ticket to Work Program is about and what it can do for them. In this week’s blog we are going to explore the Trial Work Period of the program and showcase some of the awesome benefits and incentives available to Social Security Disability...