Benefits Consultation

Because of the impact of earned wages on existing benefits, COVA provides assistance to those who want to become or stay employed by determining how benefits will be affected by earned income. The goal is to enable individuals to maximize their current or potential benefits from sources such as Social Security, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, and others while becoming or staying employed.

Other services include benefits training on various sources of disability benefits; assistance with developing and submitting Plans for Achieving Self-Support (PASS); interfacing on behalf of our constituents with local benefits agencies; and providing appropriate documentation to referral sources.

For more information on Benefits Consultation, download our fact sheet or contact Program Director Julie Koehler.

Contact: Julie Koehler, (614) 291-0190, or jkoehler@cova.org

Benefits Application Assistance

Navigating the benefits application maze can be daunting and confusing. COVA's experienced Benefits Specialists can review with you the disability and health care programs that may be available to your family, and assist with assembling the documentation and applications for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

For more information on Benefits Application Assistance, download our flier or contact Program Director Julie Koehler.

Contact: Julie Koehler, (614) 291-0190, or jkoehler@cova.org

Work Incentive Seminar Events (WISE)

Are you, or someone you know, receiving Social Security disability benefits and interested in connecting with local resources and Employment Networks for work assistance? Visit COVA at any of the following WISE:

• September 15, 2010 — 12–5 p.m. — Covelli Center, 229 Front Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
• September 17, 2010 — 9 a.m.–12 p.m. — RTC Employment Services, 334 East Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311
• October 5, 2010 — 6:30–8:30 p.m. — Pickerington High School North Auditorium, 7800 Refugee Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
• October 6, 2010 — 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. — Crowne Plaza Hotel Columbus North, 6500 Doubletree Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43229

Contact: Julie Koehler, (614) 291-0190, or jkoehler@cova.org for more information about WISE.