What is Ticket to Work?
Ticket to Work is a voluntary program of the Social Security Administration (SSA) which provides the ticket holder with the opportunity to explore employment options and receive support in order to find and maintain employment.
If the beneficiary chooses to use the Ticket and go back to work, he or she will contact an approved Employment Network, such as Granite State Independent Living.
What is an Employment Network (EN)?
An EN in an organization, (state or local, public or private) that enters into a contract with Social Security to provide employment services to beneficiaries at no cost to them.
Why choose GSIL as your EN?
Granite State Independent Living became an approved Employment Network in 2008. With 30 years of experience assisting people with disabilities in reaching their goals, we recognize that employment is an integral piece of achieving independence.
As your EN, we will provide you with services which will help you reach your employment goals:
• Identifying areas of strength and employment goals
• Identifying perceived barriers in the job search process and/or workplace
• Internet access for job search
• Job search skills and techniques
• Resume and cover letter preparation
• Interviewing skills
• Skills and interest assessments to match existing skills with available jobs
We are aware that the process of entering or returning to work may leave you with many questions, including concerns about how full or part time work may impact the benefits you receive. GSIL has a Work Incentives Planning & Assistance (WIPA) team who will work one-on-one with you to make informed choices regarding how employment will affect your Social Security benefits.
How to Use Ticket to Work
- Call Granite State Independent Living (GSIL) at (603) 518-4600 or 1 800-773-4033
- You will be asked a few preliminary questions related to your disability and your employment goals.
- A GSIL Employment Coordinator will call you to arrange a meeting to review the details of Ticket to Work and answer any questions.
- If you decide to select GSIL as your Employment Network (EN), we will work with you to develop a plan for employment. This plan is your formal agreement with GSIL which outlines how you will use our services in order to achieve your employment goals.
- GSIL will submit the plan to Social Security for approval. Within three weeks, GSIL will be notified if your work plan has been approved.
- Working closely with you, GSIL will provide the agreed upon employment services.
- Once you are working, GSIL can communicate with employers and offer follow-up services to help you maintain your job.
Our goal is to assist you in achieving the employment outcome you want. Call GSIL to find out if Ticket to Work can work for you!
For a printable PDF of the Ticket to Work brochure, click here