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The Basics of Adult Social Security Disability and SSI Disability Cases

Program Details:
February 5, 2026 | 9:00am-12:15pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$20.00 to $40.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
3.00
Registration Deadline:
2/3/26 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
2/4/26 11:59 PM
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Description
This program is designed to provide current information about the changes in law in terms of Social Security Disability. "How to" Techniques are examined that can be applied in everyday situations. This program will provide a complete background and current process for the regulations, rulings, and case interpretations that make preparing and presenting a Social Security Disability case extremely difficult and frustrating. Tips from the experience of navigating clients through the process will be presented.

Keywords: disability, social security

Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Provide a comprehensive overview of the Social Security Disability process.
  • Discuss the important FIVE STEP sequential evaluation process.
  • Explain the process for evaluating claims at each level of appeal.
  • Identify tips that can be applied to common disability situations to assist individuals in need of disability benefits.
  • Identify the distinction between Social Security Disability and Workers' Compensation Disability claims.
  • Describe the basic framework of the Social Security Disability system and how this system has come to its current form.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Workers
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 2/3/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 2/3/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 3 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselors and Therapists
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 2/3/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 2/3/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 3 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $20.00 (Until 2/3/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $40.00 (Until 2/3/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.3 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • Pee Dee AHEC / McLeod (Conference Room, Suite 350)
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Melissa Brock
    Phone:
    843-845-5257
    Email:
    melissa.brock@mcleodhealth.org
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