Designed for the social service provider new to the complex world of public benefits, this workshop reviews the distinction between needs-based and insurance-based benefits, discusses key concepts such as income, resources, work history, category, and immigration status requirements, and introduces eight major benefit programs including Public Assistance, Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Retirement and Survivors Insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Family Health Plus and Child Health Plus. Registration Required Cost: $40.00