Work Incentive Information
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There are a variety of work incentives that have been implemented at the State and Federal Levels in order to support people entering the workforce. The pages listed below contain information on a variety of different work incentive programs.
Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach (BPAO) Program: In 1999 the Social Security Administration established a grant program called the Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach (BPAO) Program. Under BPAO, monetary awards were granted to community-based organizations, called BPAO Projects, to provide all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities access to work incentives planning and assistance services This article contains information about services provided by Missouri's benefit specialists as well as how to contact the benefit specialist in your area.
The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 (TWWIIA): TWWIIA was enacted to allow individuals with disabilities to work. Title I of the act establishes the Ticket to Work and Self Sufficiency Program which provides access to employment training and placement services. Ticket to Work gives persons receiving disability benefits the opportunity to achieve steady, long-term employment by providing greater choices and opportunities to go to work. Maximus has developed the following website that has alot of good information: http://www.yourtickettowork.com/. Here is an excerpt about TWWIIA from an excellent article called "Making it Easier to Go to Work: What Changes at Social Security Mean to You" by Elena Varney, David Hoff and Lisa O'Connor http://www.onestops.info/article.php?article_id=177&subcat_id=65#10 .
RCEP 7 Social Security Work Incentives Website : This web site features information on social security and work incentives. It includes a Frequently Asked Question section and a "Calculations" page to assist individuals in determining the effect of income on benefit amounts. This page is very helpful for anyone who has a disability, wants to work, but is worried about how employment will affect benefits. http://www.rcep7.org/ssawork
