As many WAPD members know from personal experience, these programs penalize even part-time work for PWD's and make it very difficult for beneficiaries to enter the work force. The threat of losing cash benefits and health coverage forces many disabled to go into and remain in poverty, and inhibit recovery. S 331 changes this factor by letting beneficiaries extend their health coverage, including outpatient prescriptions, when they go to work or begin their business. President Clinton has endorsed this bill as part of his FY 2000 budget proposal. WAPD says contact your House member and ask them to co-sponsor the Work Incentives Improvement Act.
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