What Can Ticket to Work Do For You?

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Participation in Ticket to Work allows:• Access to a wide variety of free employment services• Connection with a knowledgeable service provider

called an Employment Network (EN)• Support by your “Employment Team” on your

journey to financial independence• Several years of ongoing support

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Meet Robby McClain!

A Ticket to Work Success Story

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What is Ticket To Work?

• Established by Social Security Administration (SSA)• Eligibility: Ages 18-64, currently receiving SSI/SSDI

benefits• Goal: Supports career development for individuals

wanting to work & become self-sufficient• Participation: Free & voluntary program• Services provided by Employment Networks Source: www.choosework.net

Goals of the Ticket to Work Program• Start working at least part-time during first 9

months after Ticket assignment with goal of becoming self supporting

• After 9 months, earn Substantial Gainful Activity for 11-18 months

• Earn Substantial Gainful Activity and be completely off of cash benefits

• Maintaining medical benefits

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What is an Employment Network (EN)?• A private or public organization whose goal is to get

you back to work!• Services vary, but all provide career counseling, job

placement assistance & help maintaining long term employment

• EN will work with you to jointly develop a plan that details your career goals & joint responsibilities

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Job Coaching Career Counseling Job Leads Job Accommodations Individual Work Plan Work Incentive Counseling Referrals/Planning Resume Preparation Labor Market Information Training/Referrals Practice Interviewing

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Benefits of Ticket to Work• Access to Employment/Career Services• Protection from Continuing Disability Reviews (CDR)• Assistance with Wage Reporting• Work Incentive Counseling Referral/Planning• Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits• Your own personal employment team!

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Have you worked with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)?

• Access to ongoing services• Successfully closed cases- Must have ticket assigned

within 90 days of case closure if working at Substantial Gainful Activity and not receiving cash benefits

• Unsuccessfully closed cases- the ticket can be assigned for continuing employment services

• Partnership Plus

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National Employment Network Association Provides support & training to EN’s & partners Assists EN’s with making a commitment to

providing best in services to beneficiaries (You!) Maintains a membership list for others to verify

NENA membership of any EN

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NENA stays updated on all rules & regulations regarding the Ticket to Work program

Members share best practices & methods to help job seekers achieve success

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