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Sandy Weitkamp discusses public benefits with Matt, a student at the BCI Skills Center.

Benefits Planning for People with Disabilities

Sandy Weitkamp, M. Ed., LPC, serves the St. Charles County disability community as Benefits Case Manager for the BCI Skills Center. Her position is primarily funded by the Developmental Disabilities Resource Board, and her services are available to everyone, not just Skills Center students. 


Sandy's role is to help individuals and families understand how work affects public benefits such as Medicaid and Social Security.  She also assists people in understanding ABLE accounts and their use in planning for the future. 


Sandy's custom consultative services are provided at no cost. She can help with any questions regarding 1619 and Ticket to Work Health Assurance, reporting wages, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Ticket to Work, and more. 


For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 636-875-5253 or email sweitkamp@skillscenterSTL.com.

Testimonials

A Knowledgeable Advocate

A Knowledgeable Advocate

A Knowledgeable Advocate

As a single parent feeling scared and frustrated with so many questions, I was lucky enough to get in touch with Sandy. She has been wonderful and is so knowledgeable. By her actions and advice, she makes you feel that you're important and your child matters. It’s a blessing knowing there are people like her advocating for families with children of all ages with different kinds of disabilities and limitations. Thank you Sandy for all you do every day! — Lylia L.


A Brighter Future

A Knowledgeable Advocate

A Knowledgeable Advocate

Working with Sandy was extremely helpful. She helped me navigate the difficult processes and convoluted systems to obtain the benefits that are available and meant for people with disabilities. As a result, I have a chance at a brighter future. — Ty K.

Instrumental Help

A Knowledgeable Advocate

Instrumental Help

I applied for Social Security and Medicaid for my son, and Sandy was instrumental in helping me. I could not imagine filling out the paperwork without her. She spent hours over several calls and emails explaining how everything worked and what was needed. She helped me with things I didn't understand and was extremely helpful. I am so grateful that I had this resource to help and guide me. 

— Tina K.

Amazing Resource

Knowledgeable, Patient

Instrumental Help

Sandy is an amazing resource! She was very knowledgeable, thorough, and patient in explaining how my son’s Social Security benefits will change as he shifts from SSI to SSDI, as well as how to create an ABLE account so that we can help him save for his future. 

— Chantel P. 


Genuine Interest

Knowledgeable, Patient

Knowledgeable, Patient

Working with Sandy has been an absolutely wonderful experience. Whether I need advice, a connection to a resource, or a particular service to overcome a problem, she is always there to help. Most importantly, I truly feel she has a genuine interest in my success and is willing to do whatever she can to remove barriers and help me succeed. — Tom J.

Knowledgeable, Patient

Knowledgeable, Patient

Knowledgeable, Patient

Sandy Weitkamp has been a tremendous resource for our family, as we try to understand the complex benefits process. She is extremely knowledgeable and was very patient answering my many questions. BCI families and the community at large are lucky to have access to the services and expert advice that Sandy offers. — Joyce H.

A Fortunate Meeting

A Fortunate Meeting

A Fortunate Meeting

My adult son and I had many questions regarding the transition we will face as he nears college graduation. Sandy gave us detailed information and tools to aid us in our next steps and offered to remain in touch. She is truly an expert! Thank you for your company, what is stands for and delivers, and for having knowledgeable and compassionate employees like Sandy! — Tammy and Trevor W.

A Great Comfort

A Fortunate Meeting

A Fortunate Meeting

  I met with Sandy to answer some questions about my sister's Social Security benefits as I am her payee. I found Sandy extremely informative, helpful and, in fact, a great comfort in learning how to work with the Social Security Administration to appropriately navigate my sister’s benefits, which are extremely important to her.

— Julie M.

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