2. Goals of the Ticket to Work Legislation
Increases beneficiary choice for employment services, vocational rehabilitation services & other support services
Gives more Americans with disabilities the opportunity to work & become more self-sufficient
Allows people with disabilities to retain health coverage while working

3. You can use the Ticket to Work to obtain employment support services from an Employment Network or State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency of your choice!

4. The Ticket remains valid even if cash benefits end due to work or earnings
The Ticket expands job options but does not guarantee a job

5. Beneficiaries between the ages of who are currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability payments.

6. Any qualified State, local or private organization, including the State vocational rehabilitation agency
One-stop delivery systems
Public or private schools
Independent living centers
Employers Find one at Yourtickettowork.com

7. Ticket To Work Website https://choosework.ssa.gov/

8. Ticket To Work Website https://choosework.ssa.gov/

11. Find Help EN: Employment Networks WF: Work Force Employment Networks
VR: Vocational Rehabilitation
WIPA: Work Incentives Planning and Assistance
PABSS: Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security

12. Employment services
Vocational rehabilitation services
Counseling & guidance
Training
Transportation
Other support services necessary to find, enter & retain employment

13. Ticket program is voluntary
No time limit for using your Ticket
Use your ticket to obtain services from the Employment Network (EN) of your choice or the vocational rehabilitation agency in your State if you quality for their services
End your agreement at any time & choose a new EN or the State vocational rehabilitation agency
Beneficiaries & ENs will work together only if BOTH agree they have a good match

14. When You Assign Your Ticket When You Assign Your Ticket
You can assign your Ticket to only one
Employment Network (EN)
at a time
When You Assign Your Ticket
When You Assign Your Ticket
Either you or EN can terminate agreement
EN cannot charge you for services
You & EN complete an individual work plan

15. The Individual Work Plan
Must be in writing
Must be developed, signed & implemented in partnership by EN & beneficiary
Must outline specific employment services, vocational rehabilitation services, or other support services necessary to achieve beneficiary’s employment goal

18. The Individual Work Plan
Conditions under which EN can amend plan or terminate relationship
Beneficiary’s rights, including right to retrieve ticket
Remedies available to beneficiary, including availability of advocacy services & assistance through Protection & Advocacy Services

19. Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
Beneficiaries using their Ticket will not be scheduled for medical CDRs
Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs)
Also, Social Security Disability beneficiaries receiving benefits for at least 24 months will not be medically reviewed solely because of work activity.

20. Social Security Work Incentives
9 Trial Work Months = Trial Work Period ($840)
36 Months = Extended Period of Eligibility ($1170)
5 Years to request Expedited Reinstatement
Medicare can continue
Medicaid 1619b can continue

21. Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits Terminated for Work
Terminated Social Security Disability Insurance & Supplemental Security Income disability benefits can be reinstated within 5 years
Medical decision needed to determine if condition has not improved
6 months of provisional benefits are payable during Social Security’s reinstatement decision

22. Health Insurance Improvements
Beneficiaries with disabilities who work will continue to be covered by Medicare for 8 1/2 years after they first return to work (Part A & B)
They may also be able to buy into Medicaid even though they are no longer eligible for SSI cash benefits. Each State program is different.
Health Insurance Improvements

23. Community Work Incentive Coordinators www.social security.gov/work
Provide services to beneficiaries in all 50 States, the District of Columbia & 5 territories
Provide beneficiaries with disabilities accurate & timely info about Social Security work incentives & other Federal benefits
security.gov/work
For a list of
CWICs in your area, contact
MAXIMUS
or visit our website!

24. Social Security's Program Manager M A X I M U S
Toll-Free Numbers: OR
1-866-YOURTICKET
TTY OR
1-866-TDD2WORK
Website:

25. PASS (PLAN FOR ACHIEVING SELF-SUPPORT)

26. What is a PASS?
PASS (Plan for Achieving Self-Support) is a plan for your future.
It is a program to assist people with disabilities to set aside income or resources to put towards a work goal.
It is an SSI provision to help individuals with disabilities return to work.

27. You can have a PASS if: You want to work
You get SSI (or can qualify for SSI) because of blindness or a disability; or
You have or expect to receive income (other than SSI) and/or resources to set aside toward a work goal.

28. HOW WILL A PLAN AFFECT MY SSI BENEFIT?
Under regular SSI rules, your SSI benefit is reduced by the other income you have. But the income you set aside for a PASS doesn’t reduce your SSI benefit. This means you can get a higher SSI benefit when you have a PASS. But you can’t get more than the maximum SSI benefit.
Money you save or things you own, such as property or equipment that you set aside for a PASS won’t count against the resource limit of $2,000 (or $3,000 for a couple). Under regular SSI rules, you wouldn’t be eligible for SSI if your resources are above 2,000.

29. What kinds of expenses can a Plan help pay for?
A plan may be used to pay for a variety of expenses that are necessary to help you obtain your work goal. For example:
What kinds of expenses can a Plan help pay for?
Supplies to start a business;
Tuition, fees, books and supplies that are needed for school or training;
Employment services, such as payments for a job coach.
Attendant care or child care
Equipment and tools to do the job
Transportation to and from school or work;
Uniforms, special clothing and safety equipment

30. SSA-545 (PASS APPLICATION)
Must be in writing
Must state a work goal (Must be specific) e.g. nurse
Contain a reasonable time frame
Have expenses necessary to achieve the work goal
Google “SSA-545”

31. Who May Help Me Set Up A Plan?
A vocational rehabilitation counselor
Who May Help Me Set Up A Plan?
Social Security employee
An organization that helps people with disabilities;
An employer

32. What Does Social Security Do After I Submit My Plan?
Review the plan to make sure it is complete
Decide if there is a good chance that you can reach your goal
Decide if the things you want to buy to obtain your goal are necessary are reasonably priced
Decide if any changes are needed and discuss those changes with you
Send you a letter to tell you if the plan is approved or denied

33. STUDENT EARNED INCOME EXCLUSION
The Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) allows an individual who is under age 22 and regularly attending school to have earnings excluded from income.
Year Monthly Exclusion Yearly Max.
$ $7200

34. Qualifying for the SEIE Effective 04/01/05
Under Age 22
A student regularly attending school
This exclusion may apply to an eligible or ineligible:
Individual
Child
spouse

35. Example: John, a student, starts working in 6/2017
Example: John, a student, starts working in 6/ He had no prior earnings during the year. He has no other income. He earns: $ in June, July and August $800 in September and $1030 in October.

36. (Gross earnings)
(Student exclusion)
110.00
General income exclusion
90.00
Earned income exclusion
25/2 = 12.50(one half remainder)
countable income
June, July, & August: He used $ of his $ yearly student earned income exclusion ( x 3)

37. September
Gross earnings
(Student Exclusion)
Countable income
He has now used up $6170 of the $7200 excludable: $ = $

38. October 1030.00 Gross earnings
(Student Exclusion left to use)
0.00
He has now used $7200 (all of his SEIE) $ = $7200

39. My SSA Account

40. My SSA Account

41. Laurene Gonzales
500 Lead SW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Tel No: x 14671