Proposed Changes to Ticket to Work Program Regulations: NENA Comments (March 2017)
The National Employment Network Association (NENA) submitted comments in March 2017 on potential modifications to the Ticket to Work Program Regulations. Explore NENA's mission and insights in this document.
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Exploring Potential Changes to the Ticket to Work Program Regulations Comments From the National Employment Network Association (NENA) March 2017
National Employment Network Association Mission The National Employment Network Association (NENA) is a professional organization with a mission to provide training, advocacy, technical assistance and networking opportunities to Employment Networks and their partners under the Social Security Administration s Ticket to Work program with a focus on increasing program participation and employment outcomes. March 2017
National Employment Network Association EN Payments Change restriction on Phase 1 payments to ENs when there has been a successful VR closure Eliminate or significantly reduce Phase 1 payments restrictions due to look back earnings Change process for ENs to receive payments for beneficiaries on SSI Change process for ENs to receive payments for beneficiaries who have a PASS Plan March 2017
National Employment Network Association Addressing Barriers Marketing: Provide access to beneficiary contact information to all ENs Working Parents: Address issue of parents & children losing disability check when parents returns to work Portal & VR Closure: Streamline Ticket assignability process for beneficiaries when VR case has been closed Field Staff Training: Continue training on specifics of Ticket to Work program March 2017
National Employment Network Association Collaboration Between Agencies NENA believes that a strong relationship with Vocational Rehabilitation is important to improving services & increasing successful employment outcomes. We support: Increase in Partnership Plus agreements across the country Development of effective payment models when services are shared Support VR s request to be able to re-select Ticket designations March 2017
National Employment Network Association Blanket Purchase Agreement NENA recommends that the provision of Ongoing Support Services be as flexible as possible: Beneficiary support needs vary & is very individualized Important factor for many is knowing service provider is available whenever needed March 2017
National Employment Network Association Increasing Beneficiary Participation NENA recommends the following strategies to increase beneficiary engagement: Streamlining & simplifying Good News letter that is sent to beneficiaries to market Ticket program Expand Marketing Proof of Concept (POC) as soon as possible to all ENs March 2017
National Employment Network Association Supporting Transition Services NENA believes many ENs will be eager to work with Transition Services & is available to work on how to: Identify specific methods/strategies to connect ENs with Transition Programs & staff Determine suggested services (beyond existing) ENs could provide to increase successful placement outcome Develop a process to pay ENs for additional services provided to target group March 2017
National Employment Network Association Contact Information Judy Sanderson, Director Granite State Independent Living 163 Manchester Street Concord, NH 603 410-6596 jsanderson@gsil.org NENA admin@nenaticket.org www.nenaticket.org March 2017
