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Planning Your Employment Goals with the Ticket to Work Program
Social Security’s Ticket to Work (Ticket) program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSI or SSDI) and want to work. This free and voluntary program helps people with disabilities achieve their...
Supplemental Security Income Recipients with Dependent Children Should Go To IRS.gov to Provide Their Information
The Social Security Administration announced that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments to go out no later than early...
Ticket to Work: Support on Your Journey to Employment
Join Social Security for their next WISE webinar! Ticket to Work: Support on Your Journey to Employment Wednesday, April 22, 2020 3 – 4:30 p.m. ET Looking for work and have questions about disability employment opportunities? Find free resources that can help you...
New Guidance about COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
“The Treasury Department launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for eligible individuals who do not normally file a tax return, and also announced that it would begin making automatic payments. However, for some people...
Attend a Virtual Career Fair and Discover Additional Resources
Career fairs are an excellent way to start or advance your job search. Virtual job fairs give you the chance to engage with potential employers and learn about job openings from the comfort of your own home. This month Social Security is also exploring some online...
Are you looking for Employment Opportunities in Maryland during COVID-19
The Maryland Department of Labor has compiled a list of over 65 employers who are hiring individuals to immediately fill hundreds of positions. It’s like a virtual job fair! Apply today by visiting their website at labor.maryland.gov/employment/jobfairs.shtml.
Improve Your Skills While Social Distancing!
Many of us have recently found ourselves housebound, with our lives on hold due to the current COVID19 pandemic. As the economy stalls and businesses are forced to close their doors to the public, many people feel that they need to place their job search on hold. This...
Inspector General Warns About New Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam
The Inspector General is warning the public about fraudulent letters threatening suspension of Social Security benefits due to COVID-19 or coronavirus-related office closures. Social Security will not suspend or discontinue benefits because their offices are closed....
COVID19 Changed My Employment… Now What?
COVID19 is changing our lives on a near hourly basis. One of the biggest aspects that is being impacted is employment. Many people, for example in the hospitality and retail industries, have been laid off indefinitely. Others, like grocery store employees and...