Social security disability work programs

Toggle navigation. General Announcements For information about the coronavirus, please visit cdc. Learn About Ticket to Work The Ticket to Work Ticket Program offers Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities the choices, opportunities and supports needed to find and keep employment, increase their earnings through work, and reduce their reliance on cash benefits to the greatest extent possible.

Stay Informed Visit the Training and Events page! Partnerships for Success Find out how State Vocational Rehabilitation VR agencies and Employment Networks ENs across the country are collaborating to increase the likelihood of long-term employment and career success for Ticketholders.

Contact Us! Upcoming Events Get the details on the next event and quickly locate presentation materials from the previous national event. Depending on your needs, you may choose to work with either an EN or your state VR agency. This worksheet provides important questions for you to consider when making your decision. Concerned about long-term support? Many people find they need continued support once the state VR agency closes their case.

That's where an EN may be able to help by providing the continued support you need. This arrangement, known as Partnership Plus , can help you make a smooth transition to your new working life. With Ticket to Work, there's always someone in your corner. Finding and maintaining employment can feel like a complicated journey, but you don't have to do it alone. Ready to get started on your path to employment? Here are some actions you can take right now to learn more about the Ticket Program and other Social Security's Work Incentives:.

You can opt out at any time. Type to search for content on this site. Home About. Success Stories. Stepping Stones. Your Path to Work. Facebook Twitter. Facts and Figures. Frequently Asked Questions. The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities.

While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.