The Ticket to Work program helps individuals with disabilities access free employment support and understand how working affects their Social Security benefits, empowering them to achieve financial independence.
RiseHands LLC is proud to be an approved Employment Network (EN) under the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program.
Why Join the Ticket to Work Program?
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Keep Medicare or Medicaid while you work
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Use work incentives to keep some of your cash benefits
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Get protection from medical Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) if making timely progress
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Receive free, expert support from trusted providers like RiseHands LLC
Steps to Success with RiseHands LLC and Ticket To Work
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You “assign” your Ticket when you agree to work with RiseHands LLC as your provider.
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You and RiseHands LLC will create a Individual Work Plan (IWP).
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Your plan will include:
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Career goals
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Employment Services
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Timeline for reaching goals
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You must make timely progress to keep getting protection from medical reviews (called Continuing Disability Reviews or CDRs).
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You can keep your benefits while you work and transition gradually.
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Use free help from a Work Incentives Planning (WIP) counselor to understand:
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How work affects SSI/SSDI
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Ways to save money (e.g. ABLE accounts)
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Health coverage protections (Medicare/Medicaid)
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Report your earnings.
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Update your work plan as needed.
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Get Started Today
If you're ready to explore work and need support, RiseHands LLC is here to help.
Contact us to learn how to assign your Ticket and take the first step toward independence.
Benefits Planning Service
Curious about how returning to work might affect your SSI or SSDI benefits? Our Benefits Planning Service provides the guidance you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
You may wonder what will happen to your Social Security cash benefits and medical coverage if you return to work. Several special rules put in place by Social Security called work incentives, are now available to encourage you to try work. Work incentives have enabled many SSI/SSDI recipients to earn more than they ever thought possible with benefits alone. There are trained and certified benefits counselors, sometimes called benefits planners, to help you understand the impact of work on your personal circumstances.
RiseHands LLC provides benefits planners that can help you understand the impact of work on your personal circumstances.
Work Readiness Program
No job experience? No problem! Don’t have a resume? Our Work Readiness Program equips you with the tools and confidence to kick-start your career.
RiseHands Communication creates an interactive work-readiness learning environment, where deaf and hard-of-hearing clients will receive training in all aspects of the work-readiness program. This will include and not be limited to soft skills, interview protocols, resume work, and employment goals.
POSSIBLE TOPICS COVERED
Know Yourself / Explore Personality /Characteristic Traits / Strengths/ Personal Values
Occupational Interests/ Career Portfolio/ Career Interest Assessments/ Individual and Transferable Skills
Career Search/ Exploring Careers through Informational Interviews and Job Shadows/Setting Goals
Soft Skills and Hard Skills/ Workplace/ Job Search Preparation Overview- Job Applications/ Resume/ Mock Interviews.
Job Development Service
Need help finding a job, preparing for an interview, or perfecting your resume? RiseHands LLC's job development services are here to guide you every step of the way.
RiseHands Communication carefully evaluates both the prospective employee and the job at hand to ensure that each person’s skills and abilities are matched to the specific employer’s needs.
POSSIBLE SERVICE OPTIONS
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Resume Preparation (Federal and private)
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Job Searches
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Mock Interview Sessions
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On-Site Support - DMV area (D.C., Maryland, Virginia)
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Job Retention
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