Ticket to Work for College: What You Need to Know
The Ticket to Work program is designed to help those with disabilities find employment. Sometimes, it requires a college degree to enter your desired field. There are a variety of costs that may result in college costing thousands of dollars to attend each year. While there are several financial aid options, not all of these […]
Ticket to Work and Working Remotely: All You Need to Know
The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program helps disabled individuals receiving federal benefits re-enter the workforce through job placement, career training and counseling services. Participants in the program receive training to earn a living while continuing to receive their federal benefits. The Ticket to Work program is for individuals ages 18 to 64 receiving […]
Ticket to Work: A Blessing to People With Disabilities
The SSA Ticket to Work was created as an incentive to help people with disabilities to go from being entirely supported on a disability program to being able to get out their homes and work. This program has been a real blessing to people with disabilities, but not everyone understands precisely its intention. What Is […]
The Impact of Workers’ Compensation on Social Security Disability Benefits
You may not know that you can qualify for workers’ compensation while receiving Social Security disability benefits. However, it’s important to note that you can’t receive the full amount of both benefits at the same time. So, if you’re injured on the job, keep in mind how workers’ comp impacts SSDI benefits. Learn about how […]
SSDI vs Long-Term Disability Benefits
If you are not able to work due to an accident or medical condition, or if you’re permanently disabled, you may be eligible for financial assistance through two different types of long-term disability programs. These include a government-operated program called Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and private, long-term disability insurance policies. Social Security Disability Insurance […]
The Impact of Living Arrangements on Your SSI Benefits
For those who have disabilities that prevent them from pursuing a livelihood, SSI benefits represent a tremendous source of financial assistance that can help many retain their independence. However, the SSI program is governed by numerous rules and regulations, and recipients must often navigate a complicated web of guidelines in seeking employment opportunities or vocational […]
Steps to Take After Getting a Job Offer Through the Ticket to Work Program
You’ve worked hard polishing your resume and your interview skills. Now you have a job offer. Congratulations! There are a few more steps you should take before you arrive for your first day of work. Here are a few tips to help you know what comes next now that you have a job offer. Understand […]
SSDI vs SSI: Learn the Difference
A disability is a life-changing event for any individual who has been financially independent for most of their life. Working at a job and earning a comfortable income – tasks people take for granted – is no longer guaranteed following circumstances that results in a physical, emotional or mental disability. The option for people living […]
SSI/SSDI Benefits: What Every Disabled Person Should Know
There are two types of Social Security Disability benefits. There is Social Security Disability Insurance which is also referred to as SSDI. This is a program that replaces some of your lost income if you become disabled. There’s also Supplemental Security Income, also referred to as SSI, which is available to disabled individuals who may […]
The Advantages of Social Security Ticket to Work Program
The Social Security Ticket to Work program has been a game changer for many on SSDI, affording them more leeway to earn for themselves while receiving all or partial benefits. For many, this program has revolutionized their lives, but there is often confusion about how the program works. Here is a brief summary of the […]