CONSULTING CONNECTION SERVICES (CCS)
Benefits Planning Experts for State VR Agencies, CSBs, and Families
Helping individuals with disabilities make informed decisions about work, income, and public benefits.
Consulting Connection Services (CCS) provides specialized Benefits Planning services across multiple states through partnerships with State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies and Community Services Boards (CSBs).
In Virginia, CCS also provides Community Guide services under DBHDS waivers.
We focus on one thing — helping individuals understand how employment affects their benefits so they can pursue work with clarity and confidence.
Our Primary Service: Benefits Planning
Employment should increase independence — not create fear of losing critical supports.
CCS provides comprehensive, individualized benefits analysis for individuals receiving:
- SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
- SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State waiver services
- Other income-based supports
What We Provide
- Detailed written Benefits Analysis Reports
- Work Incentive education (IRWE, PASS, TWP, EPE, 1619(b), etc.)
- Income impact projections based on employment scenarios
- Overpayment guidance and resolution support
- SSA record correction assistance
- Ongoing consultation during employment progression
- Collaboration with VR counselors, case managers, and families
- Detailed written Benefits Analysis Reports
- Work Incentive education (IRWE, PASS, TWP, EPE, 1619(b), etc.)
- Income impact projections based on employment scenarios
- Overpayment guidance and resolution support
- SSA record correction assistance
- Ongoing consultation during employment progression
- Collaboration with VR counselors, case managers, and families
CCS employs three full-time Benefits Planners with extensive experience navigating SSA systems, work incentives, and public benefit regulations.
For State VR Agencies & CSBs
CCS partners with agencies to provide:
- Timely, accurate benefits analysis
- Clear written reports for case documentation
- Technical expertise in work incentives
- Direct communication with SSA when needed
- Reliable coordination with employment teams
For Families & Individuals
- Understand how work will affect SSI/SSDI
- Avoid overpayments
- Use work incentives strategically
- Increase income safely
- Plan for long-term financial stability
Virginia Services
Community Guide Services (DBHDS Waiver)
- Community Housing Guide
- General Community Guide
Why CCS
- Specialized focus on Benefits Planning
- Multi-state VR partnerships
- Experienced full-time Benefits Planning staff
- Strong outcomes in SSA issue resolution
- Clear, detailed written analysis
- Professional collaboration with agency partners