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Ticket to Work Program
Objectives
Historical Overview of the Program Current Status of the Program The Future of the Program
Purpose of Ticket to Work Program
To expand the employment opportunities for most individuals receiving SSDI and/or SSI benefits.
Reduce their dependency on SSA
The Need for Ticket to Work
Less than 1% of SSDI and SSI beneficiaries attain paid employment enabling them to be self-sufficient
One-third of the people who leave the rolls return in 3 years
If one half of one percent of those individuals were to attain self-supporting employment, savings would
total $3.5 billion
Mission and Objectives
Address barriers that beneficiaries encounter when returning to work
Expand availability of health care services and medical coverage
Eliminate work disincentives Provide enhanced benefits planning
and assistance from service providers
Goals of Ticket to Work
To expand the number of service providers who are available to serve beneficiaries.
Increase the number of beneficiaries entering the work force.
Reduce dependency on cash benefits.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Designated by Congress to oversee the implementation of the Ticket to Work Program
Responsible for writing the Regulations for the TTWP
Monitoring the success/short-comings of the TTWP
Determining which beneficiaries will receive tickets
Has final say on all decisions
MAXIMUS Responsible for
overseeing the administration/day-to-day functions of the TTWP
Maintain list of available ENs
Ensure all information is in accessible format to beneficiaries
Resolve payment issues
Monitor ENs to ensure adequate choices are available to beneficiaries
Ensure EN services are available to beneficiaries in all geographical areas
Employment Networks (EN)
Organizations or groups of organizations that have come together to provide necessary services to a beneficiary in support of an employment goal
Recruited by Maximus; Approved by SSA
Two payment options available
Disability Rights of Florida
SSA funds Disability Rights of Florida as an advocacy and protection program dedicated to beneficiaries of Social Security.
Ticket beneficiaries must contact this program for rights and remedies under the Ticket Program.
Florida Ticket to Work (TTW) Vision
To become an innovative leader in the successful administration of the Ticket to Work Program
Mission To administer the SSA Reimbursement and
Ticket to Work Program in support of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation's Mission and to achieve optimum program performance while maximizing the collection of program income through the accurate, complete and timely filing of SSA Claims for reimbursement and request for EN Payments under the TTW Program.
Functions of the TTW Unit Oversee the administration of the TTW program Ensure the application of Chapter 16 Counselor Policy Manual Develop and recommend policies and procedures to be used
in the administration of the TTW program Provide technical assistance to VR staff Maintain records and information regarding the assignments
of tickets to the DVR Agency and records pertaining to requests for reimbursements and EN payments.
Develop and maintain effective systems to be used in the administration of the TTW program
Serve as a liaison between VR and other partners and organizations involved in the TTW program
Coordinate and manage the claims reimbursement and EN payment systems for DVR
Represent DVR at conferences, forums and other meeting with respect to the TTW program
Objectives of Florida TTW Alleviate the administrative workload of
counselors regarding the TTW program Coordinate the design, implementation
and maintenance of an automated system for tracking customers who are SSA Beneficiaries and for the identification, preparation and submission of SSA Claims for reimbursement
Maximize program income from SSA claim reimbursements and EN payments while stabilizing and containing operating cost
Objectives of Florida TTW Provide training and technical assistance
that addressed the current and projected needs of DVR staff
To be a reliable source of information and assistance for beneficiaries seeking information concerning the Ticket to Work Program and other services provided by the DVR as an Employment Network
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with partners of the Ticket to Work Program
Who’s Is Eligible to Participate in the TTW Program?
Individuals between the ages of 18 - 64
Receiving cash benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Disability Programs
Have underwent a SSA Medical Review
Are Ticket-holder’s Different From Other VR Consumers? Somewhat We Have to Identify Them at Beginning
of Process We Have to Register Them with SSA
(MAXIMUS, TTW Program Manager) We Have to Track Them Thru The VR
Process and Beyond They Are Eligible for Regular VR
Services
Special Service For Ticket-holders Work Incentives Planning and
Assistance Services Informs Ticket-holders About the Impact
of Working on Their SSA Benefits Educates Ticket-holders Regarding SSA
Work Incentives Helps Ticket-holders resolve SSA Benefit
Issues
Ticket-holders In DVR Program
Approximately 17,000 Ticket-holders between Plan Development and Employment
1,500 – Plan Development 12, 000 – In Service 2,200 – Ready For Employment 1,300 – In Employment
Timely Progress
– Prior – Timely Progress Standards were
“One Size Fits All”
– Current – Timely Progress Standards address multiple factors including educational
plans. SSA will measure.
26 Closures
80 Series Closures
Payment Methodologies
EN Payment System Outcome Payment Method Outcome/Milestone Payment Method
Traditional Cost Reimbursement (For State VR Agencies Only)
SSA Claims Filed
SSA Income
FY 2009 – 2010: $2,964,720.74 FY 2010 – 2011: $3,575,747.70 FY 2011 – 2012: $3,192,081.77