Ticket to Work & Benefits

You found a job. You're working. Maybe you're being offered more hours, overtime, a raise, or an opportunity to move into a better-paying position. But then you remember something you were told: “If you earn over a certain amount, you could lose your SSDI benefits.” Suddenly, earning more doesn't feel like an opportunity. It feels like a risk. You may begin limiting your hours, turning down overtime, or even declining a better-paying opportunity because you're afraid that ear

“I already found my own job. What could Ticket to Work and an Employment Network possibly do for me now?” If you've asked that question, you're not alone. Many people associate Social Security's Ticket to Work Program with one thing: Finding a job. But here's what's often missed: Getting the job is only the beginning. Once you begin working while receiving SSDI, your earnings interact with Social Security's work rules. Understanding those rules becomes increasingly important