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The Power of Having Someone in Your Corner: How Support Can Help You Reach Your Work Goals

Nov 12, 2026
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No matter where you are on your employment journey, the right support can help you move forward. Ticket to Work supports eligible individuals who receive Social Security disability benefits. And as Shileta’s story shows, having someone in your corner can make a meaningful difference along the way.

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Getting Started 
What is the Ticket to Work Program? 
Social Security's Ticket to Work Program offers free support to help people with disabilities explore work and achieve financial independence: Learn more.
How do I get started with Ticket to Work? 
You can begin by learning about your options and connecting with a service provider: Get started now.
How do I assign my Ticket? 
Assigning your Ticket is easy — just choose a provider and agree to work together: Learn about Assigning Your Ticket.
Working and Benefits 
Can I work and still keep my benefits 
Yes — Work Incentives help you explore employment without immediately losing your benefits: Explore Work Incentives.
How much can I earn while receiving benefits? 
Earnings limits vary, but you can work and still receive benefits with protections in place: Learn about earnings details.
Will I lose Medicare or Medicaid if I start working? 
Many people worry they'll lose Medicare or Medicaid when they start working, but Work Incentives offer protections that help individuals receiving Social Security disability benefits keep their health care coverage while pursuing employment. More Information about Medicare and Medicaid Work Incentives.
Can I work part time with Ticket to Work? 
Yes, and if you're ready, full-time work can offer even more opportunities — with support from Ticket to Work: Discover your options.
Finding Support 
What is the Ticket to Work Program? 
Social Security's Ticket to Work Program offers free support to help people with disabilities explore work and achieve financial independence: Learn more.
How do I get started with Ticket to Work? 
You can begin by learning about your options and connecting with a service provider: Get started now.
How do I assign my Ticket? 
Assigning your Ticket is easy — just choose a provider and agree to work together: Learn about Assigning Your Ticket.
Work Incentives 
What is the Ticket to Work Program? 
Social Security's Ticket to Work Program offers free support to help people with disabilities explore work and achieve financial independence: Learn more.
How do I get started with Ticket to Work? 
You can begin by learning about your options and connecting with a service provider: Get started now.
Who can I contact for more information? 
You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 (TTY: 1-866-833-2967) for free support and answers to your questions.

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