Ticket to Work

What is the Ticket to Work Program?

The Ticket to Work Program is something new in Social Security Administration. The program will offer SSA disability beneficiaries greater choice in obtaining the services they need to help them go to work.

Why will I receive a Ticket?

Most Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability beneficiaries will receive a "ticket" they may use to obtain vocational rehabilitation, employment or other support services from an approved provider of their choice.

Do I have to use the Ticket?

No. The Ticket to Work Program is voluntary.

How will choosing whether or not to work affect my benefits?

New and improved work incentives are available to assist you.
For more information about Social Security’s work incentives you should:

Call Work Incentives Planning and Assistance:

• Central and Western Kentucky
  (888) 813-8497
  (888) 813-8652 TTY

• Eastern Kentucky
  (877) 266-2807
  (800) 648-6056 TTY

Call SSA's toll-free number: (800) 772-1213

Contact your local Social Security office; or visit their special "Worksite" at www.ssa.gov/work

If I choose to use my Ticket, whom should I contact?

You should take your Ticket to the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation or an Employment Network. The Employment Networks will be private organizations or public agencies, which have agreed to work with Social Security to provide services under this program. You may contact MAXIMUS, Inc. at 1-866-968-7842 (1-866-833-2967 TTY) for information about Employment Networks that serve the area where you live. If you use the Internet, you can find this information on SSA's special "Worksite," www.ssa.gov/work, and on MAXIMUS, Inc.'s web site, www.yourtickettowork.com. Also, some Employment Networks may contact you to offer their services.

What if I lose my ticket or do not receive my Ticket?

Contact Maximus at 1-866-968-7842 (1-866-833-2967 TTY).

LET KY OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION BE YOUR TICKET TO WORK PROVIDER
Call KY-OVR 1-800-372-7172

Why Choose KY-OVR?

• KY-OVR provides high quality employment services to people receiving SSI/SSDI. We have established a working relationship with the Social Security Administration and understand the benefit issues that impact your going to work.
  

• KY-OVR knows that you have many other concerns when you consider going to work such as health care, childcare, and accessibility. We are knowledgeable about community resources and can assist you with these concerns.
  

• Unlike other Employment Networks, KY-OVR works with you regardless of whether you want to work full time or part time. We help you find work whether you want to supplement your check or eventually discontinue Social Security benefits entirely. We urge you to take advantage of benefits counseling so that you understand exactly what will happen to your monthly check and medical insurance when you go to work.
  

• KY-OVR's vocational rehabilitation counselors are educated professionals. We help you examine the labor market and choose a job that will maximize your strengths.

When You Choose KY-OVR, You Can Expect:

• Individualized service delivered by qualified professional counselors.

• Convenient locations throughout the state of Kentucky.

• Services from approved and qualified vendors.

• The benefit of over 80-years of experience and commitment to serving persons with disabilities. Each year we assist approximately 5000 persons with disabilities to be successfully employed.

Access to the services you need to reach your employment goal such as:

• Assessment

• Vocational Counseling

• Training

• Rehabilitation Technology

• Interpreter Services

• Disability Resource Information

• Community Resource Information

• Educational Support Services

• Drivers Evaluation

• Attendant care

• Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center Services

• Job placement & follow-up

Social Security Administration general information: http://www.ssa.gov

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance:

• Central and Western Kentucky: www.calky.org/services.htm#Choices_Navigator

• Eastern Kentucky: www.independenceplaceky.org/WIPA.shtml

Contact Information

KY Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Ticket to Work Information
1-800-372-7172 (Voice/TTY) or 502-564-4440
e-mail

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance:

• Central and Western Kentucky
  (888) 813-8497
  (888) 813-8652 TTY

• Eastern Kentucky
  (877) 266-2807
  (800) 648-6056 TTY

MAXIMUS
1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 TTY