The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program is a free and voluntary service that is available to help people with disabilities connect with employment services that may help them gain financial independence.
You might be eligible for the Ticket to Work program if:
- You are age 18 through 64 and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
and/or
- You receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because of a disability.
Eligible participants of the Ticket to Work program may continue to receive Medicaid and/or Medicare benefits. Once employed and as an individual’s self-reliance grows, they can begin to replace their cash benefits with the earnings from work, putting individuals on the road to financial independence. Through this program, they are able to do this with the peace of mind that benefits will be quickly accessible again if needed due to their disability.
The Ticket to Work program offers:
- Skills and career assessments.
- Jobseeker workshops.
- Resume development.
- Free computer access.
- Career counseling.
- Employment information.
- Other programs and services.
As an Employment Network (EN) of the Ticket to Work program, the S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce helps people with disabilities get access to the opportunities and services they need. If you have received a Ticket to Work voucher and are interested in seeking employment, contact your local SC Works Center, and we will help you with the rest.
Resources
Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work website
Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work for America's Veterans website
Ticket to Work Frequently Asked Questions
You can find more information about the Ticket program by calling the Ticket to Work/Employment Network line at 1-800-436-8190 or finding the closest SC Works Center.