The Basics
The following story is about Isaac, a 33-year old computer technician, who used several disability benefit and employment programs to increase his income, keep his health care coverage, and find a good job.
You may find some similarities between Isaac’s experiences and your own. If you have questions about anything you read in Isaac’s Story, use DB101’s Talk to an Expert
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| Meet Isaac: | |
| Name: | Isaac |
| Age: | 33 |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Assets: | $1,000 in savings account |
| Disabling Conditions: | Mental health, diabetes |
| Employment: | Computer technician |
| Before Working: | |
| Income: | $795 ($698 SSI, $81 MSA, $16 SNAP) |
| Health Care Coverage: | Medical Assistance (MA) |
| While Working Part-Time: | |
| Income: | $1,256 ($836 earnings, $322.50 SSI, $81 MSA, $16 SNAP) |
| Health Care Coverage: | Medical Assistance (MA) |
| While Working Full-Time: | |
| Income: | $1,920 (earnings) |
| Health Care Coverage: | 1619 (b) (Medical Assistance) |
