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New Service Delivery Model under Ticket to Work Program

Under Social Security’s Ticket to Work program, a person with a Ticket may choose between being served by a provider approved by SSA to function as an Employment Network (EN) or being served by the State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency.

Ticket to Work Basics

The ultimate goal of this program is to reduce reliance on Social Security disability benefits and to promote increased self-sufficiency for beneficiaries with disabilities through work.

NEW Ticket to Work Regulations

NOTE: After proposing changes for several years, in May 2008 SSA published new regulations for the Ticket program, which became effective on July 21, 2008. To see the new Ticket to Work regulations, go to:

http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-10879.htm

The New Employment Network (EN) Request for Proposal (RFP) is now available for download!

On May 18, 2009, Social Security posted the new solicitation for Employment Network services (SSA-RFP-09-0010G) on FedBizOpps.gov.  If you or your organization is ready to apply to become an EN, please download the EN RFP and contact CESSI, the Program Manager for...

CESSI EN Application Walk-through Teleconferences

CESSI hosts bi-weekly EN Application Walk-through Teleconferences that will guide you through the entire RFP, section by section.  This is an excellent opportunity to understand the components of the new EN RFP and what your organization is required to complete and submit to be approved as an EN.  For more information, and to register for one of the teleconferences, please visit:

http://www.cessi.net/ttw/walkthru.html