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Work Incentive Planning & Assistance (WIPA) Program 

Many Social Security beneficiaries (SSDI and/or SSI) would like to work but are worried that they will lose essential benefits if they have earnings of any kind. The WIPA Program is a FREE service to help beneficiaries of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to make informed choices. This program is for individuals currently receiving disability benefits, who are considering work, seeking work, self-employed, or currently employed. We will provide you with information about work incentives which may allow you to keep some or all of your cash benefits as well as your medical benefits. 

To request more information, fill out our contact form HERE


Find Your County to be Connected to Your 
Certified Work Incentives Counselor


For ​Santa Clara, Solano, San Francisco, San Benito or San Mateo Counties:
Contact Camilla Aceves at camillaa@cidsanmateo.org
(650) 645-1780 ext. 118



For ​San Luis Obispo, Contra Costa, Santa Cruz or Monterey  Counties:
Contact Kellie Hanson at kellieh@cidsanmateo.org
(650) 645-1780 ext. 121


For Alameda, Napa, Marin or San Mateo Counties:
Contact Mamta Maheshwary at mamtam@cidsanmateo.org
(650) 645-1780 ext. 123

Ticket to Work Program Fact Sheet


Preventing and Managing Overpayments
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Resource List


  • Social Security Administration's Website
  • Ticket To Work
  • General Info on Disability Benefits
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
  • Legal Aid Society Employment Law Center
  • Disability Rights California
  • People with Disabilities Foundation

Recent Comment from a Consumer:
"I really do appreciate your time in presenting the very useful information about working while on SSI. It was a very relaxed presentation, and I came away much better informed, and more comfortable with my situation. The future seems to be a little bit brighter."   ~  John M. 
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