The ultimate goal of this program is to reduce reliance on Social Security disability benefits and to promote increased self-sufficiency for people with disabilities through work.

Ticket to Work (TTW) Program: The TTW program in administered by the Social Security Administration, and provides an employer an opportunity to be paid for employing qualified Social Security beneficiaries with a disability. Payments can reach or exceed $20,000 per beneficiary.

An employer must apply to become an Employment Network so that upon hire, the qualified employee can assign their "Work Ticket" to the employer.  Once the employee reaches the minimal level of work as required by the program, the employer can submit a request for payment. 

For more information about SSA's Ticket to Work program, please visit www.ssa.gov/work or contact Karen Goehring kgoehring@ne.easterseals.com, 800.650.9880, Employer Engagement Manager, Easter Seals NE.

What is an Employment Network? 
An EN is an organizational entity (State or local, public or private) that enters into a contract with SSA with the intention of coordinating and delivering employment services, VR services, and/or other support services under the Ticket to Work Program. These services are provided by the EN to SSA beneficiaries who have assigned their Tickets to the EN which has accepted the Ticket.

Partnership Plus:
Partnership Plus benefits everyone involved. First, a Ticket Holder will work with a state VR agency to receive initial services and supports, including job placement services. Once the VR has provided these services, the case is closed. At this point the Ticket Holder can assign his or her ticket to an EN in order to receive job retention services and other ongoing supports.