Tools and Tips

This April is National Apprenticeship Week! For Social Security disability beneficiaries exploring work, apprenticeships can be an especially valuable option. They offer paid, hands-on training, job-related education, and in some cases, even direct pathways to hiring. Read more in our blog post.

If you are working while receiving disability benefits, you may have heard of the Ticket to Work Program — a voluntary and free pathway to employment. While the Ticket Program does not commonly offer job placement, it is there to provide you with a support system to help you prepare for work, find opportunities, and succeed once you are employed.

Resume gaps are common and can happen due to layoffs, time caring for another person, or for personal health reasons. But how do you explain this gap to a potential employer? Learn how you can make a “return to work” resume that highlights your talents, skills, and experience, without highlighting the gap.

It's tax season! If you earned income in 2025, it's important to file your taxes to avoid tax penalties. This blog post discusses a tax credit that may apply to you and free services available through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Scammers often target people who receive Social Security disability benefits, and there has been a significant increase in scam emails pretending to be from the government. In our blog post, learn how to identify a scam and what you can do if you believe you may have been a victim.

For many people receiving Social Security disability benefits, the idea of returning to work can feel like Phil’s endless cycle from the movie “Groundhog Day.” The same worries. The same questions about the future. Learn how to break the cycle.

Managing your money while working and making progress toward your career goals takes some practice, but it’s absolutely possible! Once you have that plan or budget, we have five tips to help you stay on track. Read more in our blog post.

Changing careers is something many people think about at some point in their lives. If you receive SSDI or SSI and are thinking about exploring new work opportunities, Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program offers career counseling to help you explore new fields, understand your strengths, and set goals.

If you’ve been thinking about entering or returning to the workforce, one thing you can do is try seasonal work. Offering flexible schedules and ways to gain new skills, seasonal employment may be temporary, but it has long-lasting impact.

In 2026, Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8%, impacting over 75 million people. Check your new benefit amount via your my Social Security account.