SSI is a cash benefit for people who are disabled, blind, or over 65, and have little or no income or resources.
Do I receive SSI?
Title II Benefits, such as SSDI and SSCDB, are cash benefits for people who are fully “insured” under Social Security.
Do I receive Title II?
Do I receive SSI? Title II? Or both? Visit this page to help identify what cash benefits you receive.
Medicaid provides healthcare coverage. It also can pay for therapies, assistive technology, and services you may need to live and work in your community.
Do I receive Medicaid?
Medicare is our nation’s health insurance. It helps cover the costs of hospital and medical care and prescription drugs.
Do I receive Medicare?
Do I receive Medicaid? Medicare? Or both? Visit this page to help identify what medical benefits you receive.
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BenefitU.org is your go-to website to navigate your benefits with confidence. Our mission is to give you the tools to make informed decisions so you can take control of your benefits and your future.
At BenefitU.org, you will find information, tools, and tips about different benefits programs. You can also log into your BenefitU account and learn how income and life changes may affect your benefit situation.
If you have more questions or a problem with your benefits, visit the Get Help page. There, you can find links to government agencies, resources, and organizations that provide benefits planning services, including BenefitU.
BenefitU offers benefits planning to people age 14 or older who qualify for Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). There is no cost to use this service.
2027 SSA Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) The Social Security Administration has announced a 3.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2027. The increase applies to Social Security benefits, including disability benefits, as well as Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Several important Social Security work incentive amounts are also increasing in 2027. 2027
Introduction: When to Enroll in Key Services The transition to adulthood brings new opportunities and important decisions related to employment, Social Security benefits, Medicaid, and healthcare coverage. While young adults may continue participating in school transition programs for several years, they may also become eligible for adult benefit programs during
Introduction One of the lesser-known benefits of Heath care for Workers with Disabilities (HWD) is that it can help people build savings for the future without necessarily losing that progress if they later leave HWD. HWD allows an individual to designate an account for earnings saved while enrolled in the
📈 Washington Minimum Wage Increase Coming January 1, 2027 Starting January 1, 2027, Washington’s minimum wage will increase from $17.13 to $17.73 per hour. Workers in Seattle will see the minimum wage increase from $21.30 to $22.14 per hour, regardless of employer size. Other cities may also see increases above the
BenefitU Fliers for Download We have received a number of requests for BenefitU fliers and resources that can be shared with community members. We are unbelievably appreciative of your support and willingness to help spread the word about BenefitU.org and our offerings. Below are links to a few handouts that
“Trump Accounts” Overview Trump Accounts were created in 2025 under federal “Working Families Tax Cut” legislation. These accounts are a long-term savings account for children under age 18, designed to help build savings over time. When an account is opened, the account is owned by the child and managed by
New name for Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans As of June 2026, the Washington Health Care Administration (HCA) shared that Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (DSNP) will now be referred to as Apple Health Medicare Connect plans in Washington State. As reported by the Washington HCA: “There is a new name Dual-Eligible
If you attended the King County Resource Fair on 5/28/2026 and would like to view a copy of the presentation, please click here.
Keeping your information secure is important to us. To make sure that your personal information is kept private, we will be utilizing either Encrypted/Secure emails or the BenefitU Secure Messaging Portal when sharing information about your benefits. This post gives BenefitU customers instructions on how to open Encrypted / Secure
The Social Security Administration offers federal cash benefits to people who have a disability which affects their ability to work. These include:
The Social Security Administration offers federal cash benefits to people who have a disability which affects their ability to work. These include Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and Social Security Childhood Disability Beneficiary (SSCDB) benefits. Cash benefits can help people meet their basic needs.
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Medicaid and Medicare are types of public healthcare.
Other Benefits, such as Basic Food, Section 8 Housing, and Unemployment can help a person pay for their living costs. These benefits are often based on individual or household income or may be available when a life change happens.
Learn about ABLE, Trusts, and other programs where you can save money without losing important benefits.
Learn about ABLE, Trusts, and other programs where you can save money without losing important benefits.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Calculator
Explore how your earned and unearned income, along with work incentives, impact your SSI benefits.
Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) Calculator
Discover and track how much earned income you can exclude through the SEIE work incentive on a monthly and yearly basis.
Medicaid 1619(b) Calculator
Monitor your Medicaid eligibility and earnings against the annual Medicaid threshold under 1619(b).
Information you can find in our Tools and Resources library:
For additional questions about BenefitU or this website, please email support@benefitu.org. Questions will be responded to within 2-3 business days.
