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The Department of Labor does not enforce any part of the Social
Security program. For information on social security, visit the
Social
Security Administration's Web site.
The Department of Labor does play a role in the implementation of
the Ticket to Work and
Work Incentives Improvement Act (TWWIIA). Under this law, recipients of
Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
will have greater choice in getting the services and technology they need to
obtain employment.
TWWIIA gives these recipients the right to choose their job
training, employment placement, and other service providers from a list of
providers approved by the Social Security Administration. Individuals with
disabilities will receive a "ticket" which they will be able to present to an
employment network provider they feel best meets their needs.
The objective of the program is to work with businesses, state
vocational rehabilitation agencies, and other traditional and non-traditional
service providers to prepare individuals with disabilities for work and link
them with employers who want to hire qualified employees.
DOL Web Pages on This
Topic
Ticket to
Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act Information Page
Provides
information on the Department of Labor's role in the implementation of the
Ticket to Work Act.
Related Web Pages on This
Topic
Social
Security Administration (SSA)
This federal agency administers the social
security program.
Ticket
to Work Program (SSA)
Contains links to information on the Ticket to
Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999.
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