Financial Independence

Ticket to Work has changed its email address! You can now email the Help Line at TicketToWork@ssa.gov! For a limited time, emails sent to support@choosework.ssa.gov will be forwarded to the new address.

In 2025, Social Security benefits will increase by 2.5%, impacting over 72.5 million people. Check your new benefit amount via your my Social Security account. Sign up by Nov 20, 2024, to view your COLA notice online.

Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), highlighting the value of workers with disabilities in the workforce. This year’s theme is “Access to Good Jobs for All.” Read more about how Ticket to Work supports access to good jobs for all.

When you opt in to the Ticket to Work Program’s text messages, you’ll get the support and guidance you need. Join the thousands of people who have already opted in and are unlocking their potential.

Did you know that volunteering can help your career? It can be just as helpful as work experience and help you learn new skills that can lead to career growth. Take a look at some popular questions about the link between volunteering and career growth.

Reporting your wages is important to avoid overpayments from Social Security. An overpayment occurs when Social Security sends you a benefit payment higher than what you're eligible to receive. Read more.

It's tax season! If you earned income in 2023, it's important to file your taxes. Today's blog post discusses a tax credit that may apply to you and free services available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

What would you do if you had a great opportunity for a dream job but thought that you would lose your Medicaid coverage if you went to work? Would you take the job or let it pass? We know this decision can be scary for many who rely on their Medicaid coverage, but we have good news.

To help people who receive benefits and payments keep up with the changing cost of living, Social Security beneficiaries often receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Each year, Social Security bases the COLA on changes in the Consumer Price Index.

Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that are available to eligible individuals with disabilities. By opening an ABLE account, you may be able to save more money each year to help you pay for disability-related expenses.