Social Security Benefits Overview
Categories: Being a Caregiver, Caregiver Webinars
In this caregiver webinar, Trisha Mentzer discusses eligibility for Social Security benefits, how to file for benefits, disability and survivor benefits, Medicare, and the future of Social Security.
Session Objectives:
- Explain the eligibility and entitlement factors for Social Security benefits, including the differences between Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
- Describe the application process for Social Security benefits.
- Discuss the online services available and the future of Social Security.
Trisha Mentzer is a Social Insurance Specialist in the Office of Communications at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Prior to joining the SSA, Trisha was an Army Military Police Officer. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Grand View University in Iowa and her master’s degree in business from Troy University in Alabama.