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Did you recently receive a letter from Social Security about the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency program that looks like the papers above? If you are age 18 through 64 and receive disability benefits from Social Security, you’re eligible to receive free employment support services from service providers called Employment Networks or state Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies.

You can search for Employment Networks or state Vocational Rehabilitation agencies by visiting the Ticket to Work Find Help Tool. Type your ZIP code or state to find job help in your area. Filter the search results by type or disabilities served. If you know the name of the provider, you can also now type it or part of the provider’s name to find it.

Not sure if Ticket to Work is right for you? Consider getting benefits counseling from a Work Incentive Planning and Assistance (WIPA) project, which you can also locate using the Find Help tool. Many Employment Networks offer benefits counseling to help you understand how working may affect your cash benefits and Medicaid and/or Medicare.

For more information about Ticket to Work, visit How it Works or download the Ticket to Work brochures below.

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(Note: Tickets and notices are available in Spanish to beneficiaries who have told Social Security that they want to receive information in Spanish.)

Hello, How Can We Help You?

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 here.
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: See 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
How do I find an Employment Network (EN)? 
Use the Find Help tool to search for providers near you: Find an EN.
What services does an EN provide? 
ENs offer free services like career counseling, job placement assistance, resume help, and ongoing support: Explore Employment Networks.
How do I change my Employment Network? 
You can un-assign your Ticket and choose a new EN anytime: Learn how.
Work Incentives
What are Work Incentives? 
Work Incentives are special rules that make it easier to work while keeping your benefits: Explore Work Incentives.
How do Work Incentives help me start working? 
Work Incentives offer supports like continued benefits, health care coverage, and trial work periods to help you begin working with confidence: Learn more.
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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