Managing the Social Security Maze by Will Rogers
		Syllabus Course Information Course Title: Managing the Social Security Maze Course Number: BI001 Course Description: This course teaches you what you need to know to make decisions about Social Security that will affect your bottom line (SS payments) by $1,800 a month, $20,000 a year, or over $200,000 by the time you reach age 85. This course will help you with completing your application for Social Security and determining what benefits you may receive. It also takes a look at the Medicare Program, the ins and outs of disability under Social Security, the Supplemental Security Income program, and Medicaid eligibility. Armed with this knowledge, you will be able to make more informed decisions about Social Security. Technical and Instructor assistance is available to students via phone and email. Location: Completely Online Available: 24/7/365 Course Goals To help prospective retirees and/or their children get through the process of applying for Social Security benefits and give them knowledge about the various aspects of Social Security programs. Course Outline Title Hours UNIT 1 - Social Security Background 1.5     The Social Security Act and Related Laws       Social Security Background       Proposed Social Reforms       Government Responses       Social Security History       Social Security Future   UNIT 2 -Determining Social Security Eligibility 1.0     Earning Social Security Credits        How Do You Become Fully Insured Under Social Security?       Becoming Permanently Insured Under Social Security       Alien Worker Qualification for Benefits       When Should You Apply for Social Security?   UNIT 3 - Calculating Your Social Security Benefits 1.5     How Social Security Calculates Retirement Benefits       Timing of Social Security Retirement       Pensions from Work NOT Covered by Social Security       Spouse and Family Benefits       Maximum/Minimum Social Security Benefits       Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)       Maximizing Your Social Security       Social Security Death Benefit       Social Security Survivors' Benefits   UNIT 4 - The Medicare Program 1.0     What is Medicare?       Enrolling in Medicare       I Am Enrolled in Medicare. Now What?   UNIT 5 - The Social Security Disability Program 2.0     Definition of Disability       Disability Determination Office       Five-Step Decision Process       If You Are Blind...       Denied! Now What?       You Are Approved! How Much Do You Receive?       "Ticket to Work" Program       How Do You Get Started?       The Employment Network and You Agree...       Houston, We Have a Problem...       Other Information on the Ticket to Work Program   UNIT 6- Supplemental Security Income 1.0     What Is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?       Applying for SSI Benefits       Your Rights Under SSI   UNIT 7 - The Medicaid Program 1.0     Medicaid Explained       Key Eligibility Groups   Managing the Social Security Maze Final Exam 1.0 Course Total 10.0 Instructor Information Name: Jeff King Email: jkingsr@prodigy.net Technical Assistance: 561-283-0333 or toll free 866-357-0841 Author Information Name: Will Rogers, B.S. Biography: Will Rogers has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Distributive Education from Florida Atlantic University, He brings to the table over 20 years of educational experience in public and private schools. He has taught science, social studies, diversified career technologies, marketing, employability skills, computer applications, and computer programming. As a vocational educator, his goal was to help his students transition from being students to becoming productive, tax-paying citizens. In teaching his students about the world of work, he showed them the ins and outs of Social Security. He has updated his research on Social Security and wants to share this knowledge with his new, online students.