Ticket to Work & Social Security Disability Benefits

If you are currently receiving SSDI or SSI federal cash benefits, are between the ages of 18 through 64, and have a work goal that may lead to financial independence, you may be interested in participating in Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work (TTW) program Choose Work! - Ticket to Work - Social Security (ssa.gov)

Ticket to Work is a voluntary program provided at no cost to you!

Who we are:

Candeo is a Social Security approved Employment Provider offering service through the Hawkeye Employment Network. We offer benefit advisement; as well as job search support, resume writing, interview preparation and other employment retention support services, throughout the state of Iowa.

Why choose Ticket to Work through Candeo:

A certified Community Partner Work Incentive Coordinator (CPWIC) is available to help you make informed decisions about work and how your Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI / SSI), Health Insurance (Medicare / Medicaid), and other public benefits such as SNAP / Food Stamps and Housing / Section 8 may be impacted by returning to work, which is likely to lead to increased earnings and self-sufficiency.

Your medical Continuing Disability Review (CDR) may be postponed if you are making Timely Progress toward your employment or educational goals Timely Progress Review (TPR) - Ticket to Work - Social Security (ssa.gov)

What we offer:

Ongoing benefit advisement throughout your Ticket assignment with Candeo.

Identifying ways to help you save for the future. Such as through use of an ABLE Account https://nast.org/able/

Providing resources to help you track your income, report wages or employment changes to Social Security, understand letters from Social Security and how to effectively communicate with the Social Security Administration.

Assistance with completing Work Activity Reports, Plan to Achieve Self Support (PASS) applications, and applications for Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits (EXR).

Collaborating to establish both your short, and long term, career goals to help with job search services, resume development, interview practice and preparation, job stabilization, navigating a job accommodation request, and career advancement strategies.

Providing references and referrals for Financial Services such as credit counseling, financial education, and money management consultation.

If you are interested in learning more about Ticket to Work; please contact Kasey Gabriel at kasey.gabriel@candeoiowa.org or (515) 802-6355.