Ticket to Work Advertisement Act
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The gist
Forces the Social Security Administration (SSA) to mail every disabled beneficiary info about the Ticket to Work job program, then repeat outreach every six months forever.
Who wins, who loses
- Wins: Disabled beneficiaries wanting to try work, vocational rehab providers, employment networks getting more clients.
- Loses: No one materially; SSA absorbs new mailing and administrative costs.
What it does
- Amends Section 1148(d) of the Social Security Act with a new paragraph (8).
- Requires the first outreach within 1 year of enactment.
- Mandates repeat notices every 6 months with no end date.
- Leaves delivery method and funding unspecified ā€” SSA decides how.
Why should I care?
Supporters say millions of disabled Americans miss out on working because they fear losing benefits and never learn Ticket to Work protects them during the transition. Critics argue repeat mailings every six months waste taxpayer money when SSA already lists the program online. An alternative: target outreach only to beneficiaries who show interest in employment. Where do you land? Vote below and use "Tell Your Rep" to make sure your voice reaches Congress.