We help you return to work.
Free Ticket to Work assistance for individuals receiving Social Security benefits.
Ticket to Work
The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers a return-to-work program designed to help Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries get back into the workforce.
The Ticket to Work program is free and voluntary, allowing you to work while continuing to receive disability income and medical coverage – all while receiving guidance from an experienced career counselor every step of the way.
The program helps people receiving Social Security disability benefits find career satisfaction and financial independence. As an affiliate member of the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN), Brown & Brown Absence can assist you in your return-to-work journey with our Ticket to Work services.
When you join the Ticket to Work Program
When you join the Ticket to Work Program
Benefits to working with us
Working with an experienced career counselor can be the difference between finding a job and discovering your career.
When you work with us, you’ll understand how work will impact your cash and medical benefits and you’ll be prepared to return to the workforce on your terms. Our services do not stop when you return to work — we provide support as you transition back into the workforce and continue that support long beyond your first day.
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Job accommodations
Ongoing support
Talk with one of our experienced counselors about your career goals.
Talk with one of our experienced counselors about your career goals.
20+ years of experience with Social Security
We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of Social Security Administration beneficiaries receive the services they count on every day.
From securing SSDI awards to assisting with Medicare selection and returning to work — we are prepared to support you throughout your experiences with Social Security.
Interested in joining our team and helping individuals get the SSDI benefits they need?
What to expect when working with us
Introductory conversation
We’ll discuss your unique situation and career aspirations.
Assigning your Ticket
You’ll complete a handful of forms required by Social Security.
Benefits counseling
You’ll fully understand any impact that work will have on your benefits.
Career counseling
We’ll provide individualized and ongoing counseling to help make your return to work successful.
Introductory conversation
We’ll discuss your unique situation and career aspirations.
Assigning your Ticket
You’ll complete a handful of forms required by Social Security.
Benefits counseling
You’ll fully understand any impact that work will have on your benefits.
Career counseling
We’ll provide individualized and ongoing counseling to help make your return to work successful.
Introductory conversation
We’ll discuss your unique situation and career aspirations.
Assigning your Ticket
You’ll complete a handful of forms required by Social Security.
Benefits counseling
You’ll fully understand any impact that work will have on your benefits.
Career counseling
We’ll provide individualized and ongoing counseling to help make your return to work successful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to participate in the Ticket to Work Program?
Will I lose my SSDI/SSI benefits if I participate in the Ticket to Work Program?
No. You will continue to receive your benefits when participating in a least one of the Ticket to Work program services. This includes vocational rehabilitation, education and training, and other employment support services. To further protect your ongoing benefits, SSA will not perform a medical Continuing Disability Review during any time you are utilizing the services of the Ticket to Work program, provided you meet the Timely Progress guidelines. Should you successfully enter the workforce, your benefits may continue, for at least a period of time, depending on how much you earn.
How much can I earn while continuing to receive disability benefits?
SSA offers SSDI beneficiaries the chance to utilize a trial work period to test their ability to return to work. This provides you with the opportunity to earn more than the Substantial Gainful Activity level, while continuing to receive monthly benefits. Your cash benefits will end after nine months of earnings that exceed trial work period levels. SSI beneficiaries are unable to utilize the trial work period, with their earnings typically deducted directly from their monthly benefit. In either instance, our experienced career counselors will help you understand any impact to your benefits, so you are prepared and fully understand your future income.
Will I lose my Medicare/Medicaid eligibility if I participate in the Ticket to Work Program?
No. As long as you continue to receive SSDI/SSI benefits, you will continue to remain eligible for medical coverage, whether you participate in the Ticket to Work program or not. Should your SSDI benefits end, but your impairments continue to meet SSA’s criteria for disability, you may be eligible to receive ongoing Medicare coverage for at least an additional seven and a half years. Continued Medicaid eligibility may vary if your SSI benefits end. You can speak with your state Medicaid agency to determine if you can continue to receive Medicaid coverage.
What happens to my benefits if I am unable to continue working?
If your benefits ended because of a return to work but you stopped working because of your disability, you may request Social Security restart your benefits as an Expedited Reinstatement. You will not need to file a new application and can receive provisional benefits for up to six months while a final determination is made about the reinstatement.