A few months ago during a visit with my daughter, I made a feeble attempt to describe the benefits that her brother, Dave, depends on to support his ability to live independently. She exclaimed “that’s a blog post!” So, here is the first in a series of posts that will outline the three types of…
Category: Public Financial Support
Benefits that Provide Income
Everyone needs income to survive. Dave is no different. He works 20 hours a week, but also depends on several government benefits that provide additional income. These benefits have changed as his situation has evolved. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) One lovely summer evening when Dave was still a young child, maybe 8 years old or…
Benefits that Support Health
Medical insurance is a vital part of the support Dave needs to live independently. We are lucky that Dave is relatively healthy. He has a single daily medication, and a medicated shampoo, for chronic conditions, but he doesn’t get sick very often. He got COVID a few years ago after attending camp and stayed with…
Benefits that Support Independent Living
Dave receives two key benefits that allow him to afford rent and fund his day to day needs. Dave has a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8), which pays a portion of his rent, and a Person/Family Directed Support Waiver, which funds the supports he needs to live day to day. Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section…