Benefits Information Training

Benefits Information Training: Deciphering the Complexity

State and federal assistance programs can help people with disabilities go to work, pay the rent, take a class, get transportation, and save for the future. But navigating those benefit programs can be complicated for people with disabilities, for their families, and even for the agencies and organizations who support them.

The Center on Community Living and Careers can help. On this page, you'll find links to the following types of benefits trainings:

  • Benefits Information Network Certification 
  • Benefits 101: for Parents, Teachers and Others

Benefits Information Network Certification Training

CCLC facilitates the Benefits Information Network (BIN) and its BIN liaisons. Located throughout Indiana, BIN liaisons provide individuals and families with the information they need to be able to work and to maintain the benefits and health care coverage they need. 

♦ Basic BIN Training

Note: Our reformatted training includes both online content and Zoom sessions. Participation in both components is required for certification. These 10-week courses will consist of:

  • required weekly participation, during the first 8 weeks of training, in Wednesday Zoom sessions. Lessons and activities take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with an hour break for lunch. 
  • online course content with weekly readings, assignments, and quizzes;
  • time, during the final two weeks of training, to work on a case study and strategic plan assignment.

Cost per person: $350

The next section of Basic BIN training runs May 8 through July 19, 2024.

For more information and to register now, go to:

Basic BIN Training registration 

 

♦ Advanced BIN Training

BIN Liaisons who have been certified two years or longer are invited to participate in Advanced BIN training. 

Cost per person: $350 

The next section of Advanced BIN training runs May 6 through July 12, 2024.

In addition to completing online content, BIN Advanced participants will attend a Zoom, lunch-and-learn session on the first Wednesday of the course.

For more information and to register now, go to:

Advanced BIN Training registration

Benefits 101: For Individuals, Parents, Teachers and Others

For those of us who want to understand how to navigate the application and eligibility processes, where to get answers about Social Security benefits and Medicaid waiver supports, and how to adequately plan for the future, we also offer occasional webinars. Keep an eye on this page for more information.

For more general information on benefits, see our Benefits Information page. There you'll find a listing of fact sheets about Social Security work incentive programs and other state and federal benefits.

More Benefits Information

Let’s Talk Benefits and Working

During this free, two-hour benefits information training, parents, caregivers, and supporters will learn how state and federal benefits support employees with disabilities. If you’re concerned about your loved one losing benefits when they begin working, this training is for you!

  • Learn how to reject common myths about benefits and going to work.​
  • Understand the difference between SSI & SSDI.
  • Understand which health care benefit (Medicaid and Medicare) goes with which SSA benefit.
  • Learn asset-building options to assist with benefits.
  • Learn about the advantages and find out how to access benefits counseling in Indiana.

Upcoming Benefits Training Sessions:

  • May 22, 2024 3:30– 5:30 p.m. Online
  • July 10, 2024 4:00– 6:00 p.m. Online
  • Aug. 23, 2024 9:30–11:30 a.m. Warsaw, Indiana

Register today!