Benefits

One obstacle to finding fulfilling work is the fear of losing Social Security disability benefits, such as SSI and SSDI. On this page, you’ll learn more about how benefits work, and what incentives exist to help people keep their benefits while exploring a career.

Basics of Social Security Fact Sheet
This grid shows you the basics of SSI and SSDI at-a-glance, and gives you contact information for the two Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) programs in MA (Project IMPACT and BenePLAN).

Changing the Culture and Message About Benefits: A Comprehensive Approach for Promoting Employment
This brief addresses how to reframe the message that public benefit concerns are a barrier, in order to promote the expansion of community employment for people with disabilities.

Work Incentives Information from Social Security Web Site
Information and links from SSA.gov about work incentives can be found at this site.

Ticket to Work Program Basics Factsheet
This factsheet describes a basic overview of the Ticket to Work program.

Ticket to Work Program- Service Provider Outreach Toolkit
This site is for Employment Networks and service providers and offers information, materials, training, and resources regarding the Ticket to Work program and benefits management.