The Ticket to Work (Ticket) program recognized that military veterans have a lot to offer employers. Learn about Social Security resources and Ticket program supports for certain veterans as they look for civilian employment in this fact sheet.
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Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) program recognizes that military veterans have a lot to offer employers. For veterans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the Ticket program offers help to identify transferable skills, prepare for and find job opportunities and transition to the civilian workplace.
Employers value your military training and experience and recognize that because of your service, you have many skills to offer, including:
Visit www.ssa.gov/people/veterans for resources, including:
The Ticket program offers employment support through service providers, like Employment Networks (EN). If you're age 18 through 64 and receive Social Security disability benefits, working with an EN may help you:
Some ENs are a part of the Public Workforce System, a network of federal, state and local offices that supports all qualified people with their work goals. In addition to career planning and job placement supports, many Workforce ENs also offer training and special programs for veterans.
Your State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency may also provide more extensive services and support to prepare you to return to work, such as rehabilitation and individual counseling, adaptive equipment – such as wheelchairs and vehicle modifications – and college-level training.
To learn more about the Ticket program, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
To learn more about the Ticket program, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
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Contact the Ticket to Work Help Line
Call 1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
Contact the Ticket to Work Help Line
Call 1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
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