Understanding Social Security Disability: Guide on Processes and Approval

Friday, March 15, 2024
10:00-  11:30 a.m.

Zoom Webinar   

Registration Fee: $20

OBJECTIVES: After attending this Zoom webinar, the participant will be able to

• Discuss what Social Security is looking for in order to approve a claim for either physical and/or psychiatric impairments,
• Describe the process used to determine disability and explain what Social Security means when it identifies a person as disabled,
• Be informed about the technical requirements for both Supplemental Security Income and Disability Insurance benefits, and identify the differences between the programs. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
This webinar will benefit the community, healthcare professionals, and mental health professionals.

CONTINUING EDUCATION:                                                              
Mental Health America of the Heartland is a pre-approved provider for social workers through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Provider Number 17-007. This continuing education provider is approved 1.5 hours for social workers and accepted for psychologists, professional counselors, masters prepared psychologists, marriage and family therapists and addiction counselors. 

In order to receive continuing education credit and a certificate of attendance for this Zoom webinar, you will be required to participate in the live Zoom webinar. You will receive a Zoom invitation via email within a week of webinar. Also you will need to take an online exam and complete an evaluation that will be sent in a separate email after the live Zoom webinar. You must pass the test by 70%. The Zoom webinar will not be available by recording and viewing at any other time.