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Ticket to Work Extends SSDI Benefits During 9-Month Trial

6/19/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ticket to Work is a program for 18-64.
It links participants with Employment Networks or Rehabilitation agencies for accommodation advice.
Beneficiaries work nine months in a 60-month Trial Work Period and receive SSDI benefits if earnings exceed $1,210/month in 2026.
Afterward they enter a 36-month Extended Period, retaining benefits when earnings stay below $1,690 (or $2,830 for blind) per month.
The program offers schedules, remote work, and training referrals for PTSD seekers.

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Story summary

Ticket to Work is a program for 18-64.
It links participants with Employment Networks or Rehabilitation agencies for accommodation advice.
Beneficiaries work nine months in a 60-month Trial Work Period and receive SSDI benefits if earnings exceed $1,210/month in 2026.
Afterward they enter a 36-month Extended Period, retaining benefits when earnings stay below $1,690 (or $2,830 for blind) per month.
The program offers schedules, remote work, and training referrals for PTSD seekers.