A client refuses job leads because 'any paycheck instantly ends all benefits.' How should the counselor respond?
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Short Explanation
The 'one paycheck and you're done' story is a classic scare myth. Work incentives exist so earnings and benefits can interact under real rules—not overnight cliffs in every case. Bust the myth, then get a personalized benefits check.
Full Explanation
Fear that any wages immediately end all disability benefits is a common disincentive myth. Counselors should introduce accurate work incentive concepts and clarify that program rules may allow earnings with structured adjustments. Referral for individualized benefits counseling reinforces informed vocational decision-making.