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Finding an Employment Network

An Employment Network (EN) is an entity that contracts with the Social Security Administration to either provide or coordinate the delivery of the necessary services to Social Security disability beneficiaries who assign their tickets to the EN. The ultimate goal of this program is to reduce reliance on Social Security disability benefits and to promote increased self-sufficiency for beneficiaries with disabilities through work.

Timely Progress

How does Social Security determine my progress in the Ticket to Work program? 

Your participation in the Ticket to Work program began when you signed an agreement with an employment network or state vocational rehabilitation agency. With their help, you developed an employment plan. While you are in the program, the Social Security Administration will review your progress in achieving the goals of your employment plan every 12 months.

Employment Network Revenue Estimator

If you are already providing employment services and supports to people with disabilities, it is likely that some of them are Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and/or Supplemental Security...

Employment Network Payment System

Payment process resource materials may be downloaded by your organization for reference, payment submission, and training of your staff.

https://yourtickettowork.com/web/ttw/process

Benefits of Becoming an EN and an Employer Partner

Comparison of Employer Benefits: Ticket to Work Employment Network and Employer Partner Programs;  review a table outlining the benefits and valuable opportunities the Ticket to Work program offers you as an employer.

Ticket to Work Employer Partners

Employers that have a demonstrated commitment to hiring people with disabilities are encouraged to consider becoming Employer Partners of the Ticket to Work Program. Being an Employer Partner allows companies to gain exposure to thousands of Americans with disabilities with a link to their career or job posting websites.

http://www.cessi.net/ttw/employer/index.html

Employment Network Handbook for Service Providers

This handbook provides an overview of the new Ticket regulations, detailed information on how to become an EN, examples of EN models, and options for partnering with State VR agencies under the new Partnership Plus service delivery option.  It includes resources of interest to service providers and beneficiaries with disabilities.

http://www.cessi.net/ttw/serviceproviders.asp

Employment Network Handbook for Employers

Provides detailed information on how employers can become ENs and highlights resources of particular interest to employers (e.g., facts about individuals with disabilities and employment, resources on work place accommodations, and information on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

http://www.cessi.net/ttw/MarketingMaterials/FactSheets/EN_HandbookforEmployers.pdf

Letter to State Medicaid Directors on Receipt & Use of Federal Funds Under the Ticket to Work Program

CMS Issues State Directors Letter: Medicaid providers who participate in the Ticket to Work program are not "double dipping."

CMS is clarifying the ability of Medicaid service providers to accept Ticket to Work outcome payments for services delivered to Medicaid enrollees.  Ticket Outcome and Milestone payments do not conflict with [Medicaid] regulatory requirements and do not constitute an overpayment of Federal dollars for services provided since EN payments are...

Businesses Employment Networks

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.

Easter Seals Nebraska

Easter Seals Nebraska

2727 West 2nd Street - Suite 471
Hastings, NE  68901
Phone: 402-462-3031
Toll-Free: 800-471-6425
TDD: 402-462-4721
Website: www.ne.easterseals.com
Counties Served: Statewide

*Tier III benefits planning services available

Employment Works

Employment Works Inc.

101 East Wilson Avenue
Norfolk, NE  68701
Phone: 402-371-1011
Toll-Free: 877-368-1011
Website: www.employmentworksinc.com
Counties Served: Antelope, Cedar, Cuming, Madison, Pierce, Stanton, Wayne
 

Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska

Goodwill Industries of Greater Nebraska Inc.

2727 W. 2nd Street, Suite 225
Hastings, NE 68901
Phone: 402-461-7010
Toll-Free: 877-607-2227
TDD: 800-833-7352  
Website: www.goodwillne.org
Counties Served:  Adams, Buffalo, Custer, Dawson, Hall, Hamilton, Kearney...

H.O.P.E. Program

H.O.P.E. Program

1645 N Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone: 402-441-4371
Toll-Free: 888-908-2822
Website: http://hope.mha-ne.org/
Counties Served: Polk, Butler, Saunders, York, Fillmore, Saline, Thayer, Jefferson, Gage, Otoe, Johnson, Nemaha, Pawnee, Richardson

*Tier III benefits planning services...

Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Nebraska Commission for the Blind & Visually Impaired

4600 Valley Road - Suite 100
Lincoln, NE  68510
Phone: 402-471-8107
Toll-Free: 877-809-2419
Website: www.ncbvi.ne.gov
Counties Served: Statewide

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation

301 Centennial Mall South
Po Box 94987
Lincoln, NE  68509
Phone: 402-471-3657
Toll-Free: 877-637-3422
TDD: 402-471-3644 
Website: http://www.vr.ne.gov/
Counties Served: Statewide

*Tier III benefits planning services...

NorthStar Services

NorthStar Services

1202 E 14th Street
Wayne, NE  68787
Phone: 402-375-2880
Toll-Free: 800-672-8693
Website: www.northstarservices.net
Counties Served: Antelope, Boone, Boyd, Brown, Burt, Cedar, Cherry, Colfax, Cuming, Dakota, Dodge, Dixon, Holt, Keya Paha, Knox, Madison,...

Center for Independent Living of Central Nebraska

Center for Independent Living of Central Nebraska