Cornell Work Incentives Certification (WIP-C™) Program Practice Exam

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• Do states have flexibility in how they treat SSI benefits received by TANF families?
• What type of income is considered unearned for the beneficiaries?
• What aspect influences both the Maximum Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) and the State Supplement Payment (SSP)?
• Is Section 1619(b) applicable only to Title II beneficiaries?
• Do other work incentives apply during a Trial Work Period (TWP)?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the primary domains of work incentives and benefits planning?
• What is the minimum number of months after cash payments that a worker must wait to receive Medicare under Title II?
• Which of the following statements is true about Medigap plans?
• What is the maximum percentage of expenses covered under IRWE for SSI?
• What major requirement must be met to demonstrate an individual qualifies as disabled?
• How long is the waiting period for Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB)?
• What is assessed in step 4 of the sequential evaluation process?
• Which program aims to enhance resources and support for job seekers with disabilities?
• Which of the following is NOT an eligibility factor for WC benefits?
• Does all income count towards eligibility for HUD programs?
• What is the rule that affects beneficiaries living in someone else's household who do not pay their share of household expenses?
• Which program does not have a Trial Work Period (TWP), Expedited Period of Eligibility (EPE), or Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) considerations?
• What does the Waiver of Comparability allow?
• What are the three types of SSI?
• What does the term 'impairment related work expenses' refer to in work incentives?
• Do most HUD subsidized housing programs have the same income eligibility rules?
• What is critical when providing long-term services and supports?
• Which Medicare part has the most variations in premiums and requires opting in?
• Is it true that the amount for SNAP benefits is the same in each state?
• Does an ABLE account allow for an accumulation of contributions beyond $100K?
• Should a beneficiary request reconsideration of an overpayment before seeking a waiver of the overpayment?
• If an overpayment is final, which beneficiary category is limited to a 10% deduction from their benefits to pay it back?
• Does Medicare Part B involve any costs such as premiums or deductibles?
• What type of Medicare program requires beneficiaries to opt out specifically?
• If an overpayment is under what amount can it be automatically waived if an appeal or waiver is filed?
• Is it necessary to verify benefits or information if a BPQY is requested?
• What determines the inability to repay in Title II during an overpayment?
• Who is primarily responsible for ensuring the success of a work incentive plan?
• What factor is primarily considered in determining living arrangements for SSI beneficiaries?
• Which program protects individuals from loss of income due to work-related injuries?
• Under what condition can EITC benefits increase?
• If a PASS plan participant fails to find a job, do they need to repay benefits received during the plan's duration?
• During a TWP, you have how many months to achieve a total of how many months of above TWP earnings?
• What is one requirement for using PASS to set aside funds?
• What is the Medicare Advantage Program also known as?
• What are the two types of subsidies?
• What is the significance of the $20 GIE in the context of SSI?
• Parents or caretakers receiving TANF assistance are required to pursue work when?
• Which income type involves no exchange of labor for money?
• Work incentives planning should primarily focus on what?
• Which of the following can be an example of a beneficiary's fault in an overpayment situation?
• What is the total limit on ABLE accounts?
• What is the primary intent of the WC program?
• Which of the following is included in SSDI (Title II)?
• Filing a waiver request will prevent all recoupment efforts by SSA if filed within how many days of the notice of overpayment?
• Who might benefit from the Waiver of Comparability specifically?
• When can recoupment efforts begin after a notice of overpayment?
• What is a primary outcome expected from applying the ethical principles of the profession?
• How frequently does a Continuing Disability Review occur when medical improvement is expected?
• What is the primary purpose of a disability CDR?
• In what scenario would a beneficiary not experience an SSI overpayment?
• Which waiver allows Medicaid coverage to be limited to certain beneficiaries within a state?
• What are the two ways a work CDR can be triggered?
• What is the Affordable Care Act designed to provide?
• In how many states do SSI recipients automatically receive Medicaid if eligible?
• What is the focus of step 5 in the sequential evaluation process?
• Which living arrangement factor could affect the FBR?
• Which program is designed for low-income disabled households?
• What does Medicare Part A primarily cover?
• Is it necessary for an injury to result from a work-related accident to qualify for WC benefits?
• What is the role of SSI in relation to Medicare and Medicaid?
• How much is the earned income exclusion that is deducted from earned income?
• In step 3 of the sequential evaluation process, what aspect is evaluated?
• Does earned income affect VA pension amounts?
• What are the two useful tools until EPE cessation?
• Must every beneficiary with a disability who is eligible for Medicare participate in all 4 parts of the Medicare program?
• What does the CHIP program provide coverage for?
• Which of the following benefits is NOT provided by WC benefits?
• Can work incentives affect the amount of benefits an individual receives from SSI?
• Is it true that only a beneficiary can contribute to an ABLE account?
• What type of Continuing Disability Review (CDR) occurs every 5-7 years?
• Does Medicare coverage continue after an Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) is reinstated?
• To qualify as disabled, what is the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit for a person who is not blind?
• What is the term for the effort to claim that a beneficiary cannot repay an overpayment due to no fault of their own?
• In the context of SSI, what does the term "sharable expenses" refer to?
• Are medically needy individuals able to qualify for Medicaid with higher income or resources?
• Which group does NOT typically qualify for Medicare?
• A Request for Reconsideration must be filed within how many days of receipt of the notice?
• What is a requirement of participants for accessing Home and Community Based Waivers?
• Why might an individual prefer applying for Medicaid instead of relying only on private insurance?
• What constitutes very low income eligibility under HUD programs?
• If an individual is not eligible for SSI, what must they do for Medicaid?
• If an individual receiving SSI gets lump sum retroactive payments, how is this treated for income?
• What type of individuals are typically ineligible for TANF benefits?
• How long is the Medicare waiting period for individuals receiving SSDI benefits?
• Who is generally eligible for Medicare?
• In 209b States, do people on Supplemental Security Income automatically receive Medicaid?
• If you are still receiving SSDI payments, what other benefit are you also receiving?
• What are the eligibility requirements for Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB)?
• Can Title II beneficiaries with blindness access additional benefits through Blind Work Expenses (BWEs)?
• Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the code of conduct?
• What is the second step of the sequential evaluation process for disabilities?
• When does a Trial Work Period (TWP) begin?
• How long does a Trial Work Period (TWP) last?
• Veteran's Pension compensation is defined as a tax-free benefit from the VA due to what reasons?
• How does SSA typically recover an overpayment while the individual is in pay status?
• What are the consequences if a beneficiary fails to provide requested information during an overpayment situation?
• Is it true that cash payments from VA Pension reduce the amount of SSI benefits?
• What should be considered when gathering information from a beneficiary?
• What does having Medicare and SSDI simultaneously indicate about a person’s health status?
• Does the SSA count Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) towards countable income?
• What is considered a special condition?
• What is an advantage of utilizing work incentives for beneficiaries?
• What is the primary goal of a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)?
• What is the primary purpose of the PASS SSI work incentive?
• Can veterans apply for VA services if they have a less than 12 years elapsed since their disability notification?
• What is the significance of the break even point in relation to SSI benefits?
• What program allows rent increases due to earnings to be placed into an account for tenants, which they can access upon completion?
• What is the maximum age for an individual to qualify for the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE)?
• Which Medicare part essentially combines coverage from Parts A, B, and D?
• What is a key feature of the EPE that supports beneficiaries?
• Which of the following describes benefits screening?
• What does TWP stand for in the context of work incentives?
• What aspect is assessed in Continuing Disability Reviews for Title II beneficiaries?
• Which of the following describes when a beneficiary is at fault during an overpayment?
• What is the FBR in relation to SSI cash benefits?
• What condition requires Expedited Reinstatement (EXR) to be applied?
• What does the Medicare Part C program typically offer?
• Is a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) possible while using a ticket?
• What is In Kind Maintenance defined as?
• Which of the following is NOT a work incentive for Title II beneficiaries?
• What is the benefit of the Homestead Exemption in relation to SSI?
• What are the two types of short-term services in Benefits and Work Incentives Planning?
• What role does the volunteer request form serve?
• Is combat pay considered nontaxable earned income for EITC purposes?
• Do Veteran's Benefits affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
• Is it important to report all earnings to the Social Security Administration (SSA)?
• Which work incentive cannot be availed by Title II beneficiaries?
• What is a significant disadvantage for SSI recipients in 209b states?
• When can Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE's) be used?
• What happens during the Trial Work Period (TWP)?
• What is the percentage of a family's monthly adjusted income that can be considered for rent under HUD programs?
• Under what circumstance can minimum rent be waived?
• What role does benefits advisement play for individuals with disabilities?
• What is a key behavior that could impact the likelihood of passing the exam?
• What is the primary requirement for achieving insured status under SSDI?
• An Age 18 Redetermination is associated with which of the following scenarios?
• What is the deduction amount for elderly or disabled members according to HUD?
• Are both Pension Compensation and Disability Compensation benefits treated as unearned income for SSI purposes?
• Is the SNAP benefit for a household of one the same in every state?
• How long does an Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) last?
• What is the federal benefit rate in the context of SSI?
• What impact does earned income have on SSI cash benefits?
• What is the impact of VA pension on SSI payments?
• What should be considered when verifying data gathered from beneficiaries?
• What conditions qualify an individual for Section 811 Supportive Housing?
• In the context of Medicare, what does TWP stand for?
• How much is the general income exclusion that is deducted from unearned income?
• What is the first step in the sequential evaluation process for disabilities?
• If an individual meets only 6 of the 7 rules for EITC, can they still receive the credit?
• Which of the following criteria must an individual meet to use the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE)?
• What are the criteria for a veteran to qualify for VA or VR services?
• What does it indicate if an individual is on the MBI-WPD program?
• When are the termination month and cessation month the same?
• What does in-kind support pertain to?
• If you don't qualify for emergency advance payments, how often can you get an immediate payment if payments are delayed or you report a non-receipt of payment?
• Are overpayments in SSI cases typically due to a prompt decision regarding SGA?
• An extremely low-income family, according to HUD, has an income that does not exceed what percentage of the area's median income?
• What is the effect of Worker's Compensation on Title II cash benefits?
• What is the effect of Unemployment Insurance on SSI cash benefits?
• What must a household have to be eligible for Section 811 Supportive Housing?
• Which point is NOT relevant for consideration in work incentives planning?
• Which deduction related to HUD is applicable per dependent child?
• What type of financial support is generally received during a work-related injury?
• Is Medicaid a publicly funded program?
• Which option best describes the nature of Veteran’s benefits compensation?
• Which waiver could potentially alleviate barriers concerning income and asset requirements?
• What action needs to be taken within 30 days of receiving a notice of overpayment to prevent SSA from initiating recoupment efforts?
• Which of the following statements is true regarding recoupment?
• What is the purpose of benefits management in the context of work incentives?
• Which SSI category applies to individuals who remain eligible despite earning income up to a specified threshold?
• What is one major outcome expected from effective work incentives?
• Must individuals pursue work to receive TANF benefits?
• Are assets considered income in HUD programs?
• Can unemployed individuals apply for UI benefits and report online in most States?
• The purpose of HUD deductions is to adjust for which of the following?
• What does the acronym PASS stand for in the context of SSI work incentives?
• Are progressive impairments, such as visual impairments, important to discuss during beneficiary interactions?
• Which of the following are types of BWIP interview techniques?
• What is the name of the private secondary insurance plan available for Medicare beneficiaries to cover gaps in coverage?
• What allows individuals to exclude certain essential resources from consideration in their SSI application?
• IRWE's allow for what percentage of SSI expenses to be reimbursed?
• In which cases is the Medicare waiting period waived?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of countable income?
• What do Medicaid buy-ins allow disabled people to do?
• Does SSI consider the actual needs of the beneficiary when determining monthly cash awards?
• Who are Home and Community Based Waivers designed for?
• Which term describes the situation when a PHA must "freeze" rent for a family member with a disability who begins working under specific conditions?
• What is the primary coverage focus of Medicare Part A?
• What should be assessed regularly to ensure the effectiveness of a work incentive plan?
• What is the function of Medicare Part D?
• What is one possible consequence of an unreported overpayment?
• What exclusion is applied before any other exclusion?
• What is the exact amount of monthly gross earnings that will reduce an individual's SSI cash payment to zero?
• Which of the following is NOT considered an SSI work incentive?
• What is the SGA limit for a person who is blind according to Title II?
• What occurs when a Title II beneficiary terminates from benefits due to performing Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) level work after the Extended Period of Eligibility?
• What do FICA taxes specifically fund?
• Do Veteran's Benefits impact Title II benefits?
• How does Worker's Compensation affect SSI benefits?
• Do you have to be eligible for SSI before a PASS is issued?
• What is the current resource limit for an individual applying for SSI?
• The student earned income exclusion for 2021 has an annual limit of _______ and monthly of _______?
• If a person has both Medicare and Medicaid, which one is considered the primary payer?
• How should information about other stakeholders in a beneficiary's life be treated?
• What type of accounts are ABLE accounts classified as?
• Which part of Medicare covers doctor's visits and outpatient medical services?
• What is the purpose of 'income averaging' in the context of SSDI?
• For overpayments due to resources, if the amount is under what threshold, an administrative waiver is granted as long as the beneficiary is not at fault?
• Should a work incentives practitioner encourage beneficiaries to strive for self-sufficiency and financial independence?
• What is the lifetime limit for TANF benefits?
• How many times can you receive an emergency advance payment if you are SSI eligible?
• What is a common challenge faced by working people with disabilities regarding Medicaid?
• What protection does VR In Use Status provide for beneficiaries?
• Is it necessary to request a BPQY?
• If an individual receives public assistance, what does SSA assume regarding their financial status?
• Are tickets to work mandatory to use?
• Which part of Medicare is financed by FICA taxes?
• Which of the following is not a critical part of a benefits and work incentives summary?
• What is the general goal of establishing standards of conduct in the profession?
• What is the primary purpose of a PASS?
• How many main purposes are outlined for the code of conduct?
• What is the maximum percentage of the median income for extremely low-income eligibility?
• What is the purpose of the Trial Work Period (TWP)?
• Can a beneficiary be terminated during an Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)?
• What signifies that a beneficiary is over Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?
• Is the PASS program available only to SSI beneficiaries?
• How does the Waiver of Statewideness benefit specific groups in a state?
• If an individual loses their SSI cash benefit due to earned income, what program could they become eligible for?
• In a SNAP household, if a person has a disability, what occurs?
• What was the primary goal in creating work incentives?
• What is the maximum number of months you can accumulate work income above SGA without losing benefits during the grace period?
• The definition of disability in the Social Security program is applicable to which of the following?
• After how many months of employment must the earned income disregard be used?
• Which option best describes the earnings required during a TWP?
• Should beneficiaries reflect on their personal goals during the planning process?
• When does the EPE grace period come into effect?
• During the Expedited period of Medicare coverage, how many months of coverage does a beneficiary receive after the Trial Work Period (TWP)?
• What constitutes earned income?
• What services are included in the VA Healthcare program?
• What categorization is for SSI beneficiaries who earn SGA and have their services continue, but SSI payments go down as earned income increases?
• Are there variations in Medicaid from state to state?
• Which factors influence the FBR calculation?
• Which part of Medicare has no premium but imposes deductibles?
• In which type of states must SSI recipients apply for Medicaid separately?
• What is an example of a change allowed by the Waiver of Certain Income and Resource Rules?
• BWE reimburses what percentage of expenses?
• What does Medicaid buy-ins not take into account when determining eligibility?
• What does the term "waiver" refer to in the context of overpayment?
• What percentage of your salary does Unemployment Insurance typically replace?
• What happens to a ticket recipient who chooses not to participate in the Ticket to Work Program?
• How are Unemployment Insurance benefits primarily funded?
• How does Unemployment Insurance affect Title II cash benefits?
• What are the three SSDI (Title II) programs?
• How many work incentives are available for Title II beneficiaries?
• How long does it typically take to process SSI or Title II applications?
• Which is a key outcome of effective work incentive planning?
• What is the FBR amount per month for a single individual?
• Which rule is applied when a beneficiary receives both food and shelter at no cost?
• How long does Extended Medicare last past the end of the Trial Work Period (TWP)?
• What is the SSI Redetermination Review?
• The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program requires that an individual must be which of the following?
• A spenddown amount in the 'medically needy' program is considered what?
• What does VA compensation generally address?
• Which of the following is NOT an example of a work incentive?
• What percentage of income can be considered unearned in the context of the PASS program?
• What are the two requirements for Home and Community based waivers?
• What is the implication of having a 20% disability rating for veterans seeking services?
• How long is the waiting period for Widow's/Widower's Benefits (DWB)?
• How are EPE earnings evaluated?
• Which housing assistance program is aimed at very low-income or low-income families?
• What type of income is reduced by the earned income exclusion?
• What significant feature does the Ticket to Work Program provide for beneficiaries?
• What is the purpose of Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) in determining SSI cash eligibility?
• When should ongoing assessments and adjustments of the work incentive plan take place?
• Which savings account is time limited, matches contributions, and requires financial literacy trainings?
• Is BWE applicable to Title II beneficiaries?
• Is there a time limitation for recoupment efforts to be initiated?
• What process is used to challenge the fact or amount of an overpayment?
• Which of the following resources can an SSI beneficiary have without impacting their eligibility?
• Typically, how long do Unemployment Insurance benefits last?
• A TWP is based on which type of wages?
• What categorization is for SSI beneficiaries who earn over the break even point and lose their benefits, but still get Medicaid?
• Who is eligible for a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)?
• A Continuing Disability Review that happens every 3 years indicates what possibility?
• When does an Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE) start?
• What is the core principle of Section 1619(b)?
• How long is the EPE grace period?
• How is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) defined in relation to work requirements?
• What is a common cause of a Title II overpayment?
• What type of insurance benefits individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own?
• What is a subsidy in the context of employment support?
• What does the Presumed Maximum Value Rule relate to?
• When does an SSI overpayment typically occur?
• Is it necessary to involve the beneficiary in the development of a work incentive plan?
• During the first 12 months of employment, what percentage of income from work cannot be counted towards rent determination under the earned income disregard?
• What should beneficiaries be educated about?
• What can impact the premiums and costs associated with Medicare Parts B and D?
• How many days do you have to file an appeal if you get denied SSA eligibility?
• What is the focus of an IDA Account?
• What is required of an individual to apply for Blind Work Expenses (BWEs)?
• Are Veteran's Benefits subject to taxes?
• Which federal program primarily provides support for the blind and disabled in addition to Medicaid?
• Which part of Medicare is specifically intended for medication coverage?
• Step 1 of the Sequential evaluation process is relevant to which types of applicants?
• What will prevent an overpayment recoupment process from beginning?
• What differentiates a medical CDR from a work CDR?
• Surviving members of which type of household may qualify for Section 811 Supportive Housing?
• What does Retrospective Monthly Accounting determine?
• What aspect of income does deemed income refer to?
• Are most Title II individuals eligible for TANF?
• What type of insurance does Medicare Part B provide?