Ticket to Work
Ticket to Work is a voluntary program designed to help people receiving Social Security benefits (SSI and SSDI) return to work and earn enough income to not need Social Security benefits. For most people, this means full time employment.
Washington State began issuing Tickets to Social Security recipients of working age in November 2002, and mails out batches of Tickets each month. When you receive a Ticket, it's up to you to decide if you'd like to go back to work and to select an Employment Network to assist you. Career Path Services became an Employment Network in July 2003. If you want to return to work we can help you:
- Set goals
- Identify occupations of interest and plan your career
- Develop a resume
- Learn the best ways to search for jobs
- Meet Ticket to Work and Social Security Administration (SSA) income reporting requirements
Eligibility and appropriateness
Anyone who receives a Ticket to Work is eligible. The program is designed for people who want to work full time. If you're not interested in working, Ticket to Work is probably not a good fit for you.
How to find out more
- Before signing up for Ticket to Work, we ask you to consult with Plan to Work, an organization that provides benefits planning to Social Security recipients, to understand how the program will impact your benefits. You can contact them at (509) 444-3087.
- Email the program manager
- Call our office at (509) 326-7520 and ask for an employment specialist
You can also download our application for services or read our frequently asked questions.
