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The Social Security Administration is hosting a webinar to talk about Social Security programs and Work Incentives available to people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Presenters from Social Security will discuss:

• How to identify the type of disability benefit you receive by going online;
• Work Incentives that are available to you if you receive SSI benefits; and
• Social Security's Ticket to Work program.

Health Management Associates is hosting a webinar on understanding the impact social determinants of health have on Medicaid populations. Medicaid programs are increasingly beginning to analyze social determinants of health as potential causes of health disparities. Presenters include Ellen Breslin and Anissa Lambertino of HMA, Dennis Heaphy of the Disability Policy Consortium, and independent consultant Tony Dreyfus. Learning objectives for this webinar include:

The FrameWorks Institute is hosting a webinar about the framing recommendations they developed for communicating about elder abuse. This webinar will discuss the recommendations, and summarize the capacity building tools they have developed for changing the public conversation about elder abuse and raising the salience of the issue.

Justice in Aging is hosting a webinar to discuss the in-kind support and maintenance (ISM) rule. This rule would effect a person, for instance, who receives shelter and food from a friend or family member they live with. In many cases, this rule would cause Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits to decrease from $735 to $490 per month. The ISM rule causes much confusion for recipients, advocates, and the Social Security Administration (SSA). This webinar will explore the ins and outs of ISM, provide examples of how the rule works, and offer strategies for dealing with the rule.

The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center is hosting a webinar on supporting dementia caregivers in healthcare settings. In order to provide care and improve outcomes for persons living with dementia, efforts are underway in healthcare settings to better engage family caregivers in the development of care plans and the delivery of care. The hope is that these efforts will lead to improved health outcomes for people with dementia and their caregivers.

The Administration for Community Living in hosting the third webinar in their HCBS quality informational webinar series. This webinar is on HCBS Quality Measure Development and will include a discussion on the importance of quality measurement, how measures are developed, and the progress made through measure development. There will be time for a brief question and answer session at the end of the webinar.

Join us for the National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference held in Baltimore, MD from August 28 to August 31. The Conference offers a unique blend of policy, program, and practice issues for professionals interested in home and community based services for individuals of all abilities and in all settings.

Mathematica is hosting the third installment in their Moving Medicaid Data Forward series of forums. The levels and variety of services used by Medicaid beneficiaries play an important role in shaping cost, quality, and health outcomes. This webinar will help researchers and other stakeholders understand the available utilization data, analytical tools, and resources. The webinar will also discuss how the analysis of utilization data is helping Washington State evaluate and monitor ongoing initiatives to integrate physical and behavioral health care.

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) is presenting a webinar on the innovative approaches being considered as part of the movement toward patient-reported outcomes. There is increasing recognition of the need for quality measures that address what is important and valuable to care recipients as the movement toward patient-centered care has continued to grow.

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts are a new financial savings tool for individuals with disabilities. ABLE accounts are now available nationwide for qualified individuals with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing their eligibility for public benefits. However, there is a lack of awareness and misinformation about ABLE accounts, which prevents millions of people from taking advantage of this savings tool. This webinar seeks to debunk ABLE myths in order to increase knowledge of and confidence in using ABLE accounts.