- Young People and BenefitsTransition from school to work is an important time in your life. Get a Smart Start and take charge of your benefits so you are in control of your future.
- Young People and Benefits
- Start Planning NowLearn about new challenges and opportunities as you become an adult. > More
- Benefits for Young PeopleLearn about the most important benefit programs for young people. > More
- Getting a Higher EducationLearn about different education options, your rights as a student with a disability, ways to pay for school, and more. > More
- Finding a JobFigure out how to find work. > More
- WorkingThings you need to know about working with a disability. > More
- Transitioning from School to Work: Derek's StoryRead a story about a young person with a disability successfully transitioning from school to work. > More
- Success StoriesRead true stories about young people’s experiences with work, benefits, and building a better life. > More
- Tips for Parents
- Tips for Parents: Start Planning NowHelp your child plan for the future. > More
- Tips for Parents: BenefitsLearn how your child’s benefits may change after they turn 18. > More
- Tips for Parents: EducationFind out more about your child’s options after high school. > More
- Tips for Parents: WorkingHelp your child prepare for work and success. > More
- Get a Smart StartMeet three high school students and see how they used benefits to reach their life, work, and money goals. > More
- School and Work EstimatorUse the School and Work Estimator to find out how a job can affect your cash benefits and health coverage - and how staying in school can help. > More
Related Programs
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays cash benefits to people who can’t work, have no other sources of income, and have limited assets. > More
- Medical Assistance (MA)Medical Assistance (MA) helps pay medical expenses for people who are disabled. > More
- MA-Waiver ProgramsMA-Waiver programs help people with disabilities live in the community rather than in an institution. > More
