National Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) Webinar: You Asked. We Answer. Work Incentives That Work For You
Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 1:00 p.m., EST
Live! A Choose Work Facebook Q&A immediately following the webinar
If you have heard of Social Security’s Ticket to Work, Ticket program, or sometimes simply the Ticket, then you have likely heard of Work Incentives—the special rules and guidelines for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries ages 18 through 64 who are ready to enter or re-enter the workforce. What you may not know however, is that Social Security offers more than 25 Work Incentives specifically designed to help you succeed at work so you can eventually work your way off benefits and into a better, more self-supporting lifestyle.
One of the best ways to learn about Ticket to Work and Work Incentives is through a Work Incentives Seminar Event (WISE) webinar. Join us on February 29 from 1:00-2:30 p.m., EST, as we explore some of your most frequently asked questions during the National WISE Webinar: You Asked. We Answer. Work Incentives That Work For You. This month’s WISE webinar will answer a few of the most frequently asked questions about Work Incentives:
You asked, “What if I am ready to work?” We’ll provide information about:
- Ticket to Work & Work Incentives
- Substantial Gainful Activity
- Timely Progress Review
- Trial Work Period
You asked, “What if I succeed at work?” We’ll provide information about:
- Extended Period of Eligibility
- Expedited Reinstatement
- Earned Income Exclusion
- Student Earned Income Exclusion
Immediately following the February 29 WISE webinar, we encourage you to join our live Facebook Question & Answer session where Ticket to Work and Work Incentives experts continue to answer your questions.
A WISE webinar is a free, fully accessible, online event designed especially for beneficiaries and their families, community partners, and service providers to learn more about the Ticket to Work program and Work Incentives. If you wish watch, listen to, or read the transcript of a past webinar, you can download any WISE webinar from our webinar library from any Internet enabled device.
When you’re ready to find a good job that leads to a good career and a better self-supporting future, attending a WISE webinar is a great way to start.
For Ticket to Work information, visit www.socialsecurity.gov/work, email support@chooseworkttw.net, or call 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD).
If you’d like to do more reading on your own, check out the Social Security Red Book, the official guide to Work Incentives.
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I am ready to go to work and pay off what I owe to the government for student loans and any else that I owe. I have experience in the medical field, but due to arthritis, I can not stand for long periods of time.
Thank you,
Nancy
Hi Nancy, We’re happy to hear you are interested in work! The Ticket program can provide you support and guidance to help you achieve your goals. If you already have a good understanding of the Ticket Program and Work Incentives, or wish to work with an Employment Network (EN) that also provides benefits counseling, the Ticket to Work Help Line can refer you directly to Employment Networks in your area. Call and talk to a representative that should be able to help answer your questions and understand more about your eligibility to participate in the program. The number is: 1-866-968-7842 (V) / 866-833-2967 (TTY/TDD) Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. EST. Good luck!