Gain added professional resources for those you serve, while adding revenue for your organization.
With NO added Hassle!
We’ve packaged up more than 16 years of knowledge, reputation, and experience with the SSA Ticket to Work program into a partnership where everyone wins.
You don’t have to become a National Employment Network. You’ll have us.
Employment Network
of Record
ERS Admin handles SSA approval, compliance, audits, reporting infrastructure, and payment processing. You skip the years-long Employment Network application.
Certified Benefits Counselors (CPWICs)
Our certified benefits counselors work alongside your team to provide work incentives planning, Trial Work Period guidance, and benefits protection for the people you serve.
Administrative Support
Documentation systems, wage verification, Ticket payment processing, and ongoing compliance. The back-office work that lets your team stay focused on direct service.
FAQs …
What is an Administrative Employment Network?
An Administrative Employment Network, or Administrative EN, is a model within Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program where one approved Employment Network serves as the Employment Network of record and partners with other organizations to help deliver services to eligible individuals.
Under this model, ERS Admin manages key administrative, compliance, Ticket assignment, and payment-related responsibilities, while Provider Affiliates may provide employment services, support, referrals, and ongoing engagement with the individuals they serve.
This allows qualified organizations to participate in the Ticket to Work Program without having to become a standalone Employment Network themselves.
What is a Provider Affiliate?
A Provider Affiliate is an organization that partners with ERS Admin under the Administrative EN model to support individuals who may be eligible for Ticket to Work services.
Provider Affiliates may include workforce organizations, disability service providers, community-based organizations, benefits planning providers, educational or training entities, vocational service providers, or other organizations that support people with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining, or maintaining employment.
The Provider Affiliate works with ERS Admin to identify eligible individuals, support employment outcomes, provide services when applicable, and help maintain the documentation needed for Ticket to Work participation.
What role does ERS Admin play as the Employment Network of record?
- ERS Admin is responsible for managing the primary administrative and compliance functions associated with Tickets assigned through the partnership.This may include verifying Ticket availability, coordinating Ticket assignment, reviewing Individual Work Plans and related documentation, tracking Ticket status, submitting payment requests to SSA/TPM, monitoring program requirements, providing training and technical assistance, and maintaining oversight of Ticket Program compliance.ERS also serves as the primary point of accountability for the Tickets assigned under its Employment Network agreement.
Access to a free online ERS Learning Library
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Ongoing coaching and resources for housing, transportation, and education
What role does the Provider Affiliate play?
Ticket to Work payments are issued by Social Security when specific employment and earnings outcomes are achieved and documented. Under the Administrative EN model, ERS and the Provider Affiliate may share eligible Ticket revenue according to the terms of the partnership agreement.
Revenue sharing is based on actual payments received from SSA/TPM. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors such as Ticket assignment, beneficiary earnings, required documentation, SSA payment rules, and approval of payment requests.
The specific revenue share percentage, payment timing, and documentation requirements will be defined in the agreement between ERS and the Provider Affiliate.
What compliance requirements apply to Provider Affiliates?
Provider Affiliates must follow applicable Ticket to Work requirements, ERS Admin policies and procedures, privacy and security expectations, and any requirements outlined in the partnership agreement.
This includes protecting personally identifiable information, maintaining appropriate service documentation, supporting accurate communication with participants, following approved outreach and marketing guidelines, and cooperating with ERS Admin on quality review, reporting, and compliance monitoring.
ERS Admin will provide training, technical assistance, and ongoing guidance to help Provider Affiliates understand and meet these expectations.
What types of organizations are a good fit for this model?
Organizations may be a good fit if they serve individuals with disabilities, job seekers, Social Security beneficiaries, workforce participants, students or transition-age youth, veterans, or others who may benefit from employment support.
A strong Provider Affiliate is typically an organization that has trusted relationships with the people it serves, a commitment to employment outcomes, the ability to provide or coordinate meaningful supports, and a willingness to follow Ticket Program documentation and compliance requirements.
Organizations do not need to be Ticket to Work experts before partnering with ERS Admin. ERS can provide training and support as part of the partnership.
How do we get started?
The first step is an introductory conversation with ERS Admin to learn more about your organization, the individuals you serve, your current employment services, and your goals for participating in the Administrative EN model.
From there, ERS Admin can help determine whether the partnership is a good fit, discuss potential roles and responsibilities, review revenue-sharing options, outline compliance expectations, and identify the next steps toward a formal agreement.
Once an agreement is in place, ERS Admin will provide on-boarding, training, referral guidance, and operational support to help begin the partnership.
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What is the SSA Ticket To Work Program?
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Ticket to Work Program is a voluntary, free program designed to help individuals with disabilities enter or re-enter the workforce while maintaining access to key benefits. Many individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) want to work but may need assistance with career development, job placement, and navigating the transition from benefits to employment. As a federally contracted employment network, ERS offers a safety net to these individuals while they simply test their abilities to work.
