Ticket Work

The Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is the centerpiece of new legislation signed by into law on December 17, 1999 under the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. It is a nationwide initiative designed to bring major positive change to the lives of individuals with disabilities.

This comprehensive national initiative is also designed to assist people with the training and support they need to go to work by increasing their choices. Social Security Administration (SSA) beneficiaries with disabilities can find employment, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and other support services from public and private providers.

SSA began the Program in early 2002 by mailing Tickets to eligible beneficiaries in 13 states. South Dakota has been selected as one of the 20 states for round two ticket implementation. Approximately 19,000 SSA beneficiaries in South Dakota will receive ticket starting in November.

[Click here] to see an image of a Ticket.

[Click here] to see the cover letter with the Ticket.

[Click here] to see the booklet accompanying Ticket.

[Click here] to see a map of the initial 13 states

[Click here] to see the Ticket to Work Program Factsheet (updated 8/14/02). This document is in PDF format; [click here] to obtain a free viewer for this file.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Board of Vocational Rehabilitation have developed a booklet to assist Social Security Beneficiaries who receive a Ticket through the Ticket To Work Program to make an informed decision on their choices. [Click here] to view.

Inquiries and Questions on the Ticket Implementation in South Dakota can be e-mailed to Bernie.Grimme@state.sd.us.

Resources & Information

• Social Security Home Page
• Ticket To Work Home Page
• South Dakota Benefits Specialist Program
• Ticket Tracker
• Resource Documents
• Sample agreement between VR and EN