PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
WHAT IS THE TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM?
Ticket to Work connects individuals with free employment services to help individuals decide if working is the right option to prepare for work, find a job or maintain success while working. Individuals if they choose to participate, will receive services such as career counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and job placement and training from authorized Ticket to Work service providers, such as Employment Networks (EN) or your State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. The service provider individuals choose will serve as an important part of an “employment team” that will help individuals on their journey to financial independence.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE
Everyone age 18 through 64 who receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits because of his or her disability is eligible to participate in the Ticket to Work Program. Participation in the Ticket to Work Program is free and voluntary.
Social Security no longer sends paper Tickets in the mail, and individuals don’t need a paper Ticket to participate! Individuals eligibility will be verified by the service provider with whom they choose to work.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
To learn more about the Ticket to Work Program and Social Security’s Work Incentives:
TO FIND PROVIDERS IN CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY RESOURCES DATABASE:
Search by program name: Ticket to Work
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SOURCE: Social Security Administration website
PREPARED BY: 211/nl
CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: March2023