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AC4 and Ticket to Work: Bridging the Gap to Help Others Gain Self-Sufficiency (A New Federal Contracting Opportunity for Faith-Based Organizations) Association of Christian Community Computer Centers National Conference Call April 15, 2004. Conference Call Topics.

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  1. AC4 and Ticket to Work: Bridging the Gap to Help Others Gain Self-Sufficiency (A New Federal Contracting Opportunity for Faith-Based Organizations)Association of Christian Community Computer Centers National Conference CallApril 15, 2004

  2. Conference Call Topics • Overview: Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act, Ticket to Work Program • Stakeholders, Partners • Employment Networks • EN Payments • SSA EN Request for Proposal, Options

  3. Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act • Provides healthcare incentives and employment service choices to promote work and independence • Expanded Medicare Coverage • State Medicaid Buy-in Option • Expedited Reinstatement • Establishes Ticket to Work and Self- Sufficiency Program

  4. …The Program • Voluntary employment Program for people with disabilities. Centerpiece of President Bush’s New Freedom Initiative and encourages faith-based organizations to get involved. • Creates new service structures (Employment Networks) • Rewards work and employment outcomes “We must continue to break down barriers to equality.” George W. Bush, Message to Congress February 27, 2001

  5. Who’s Who in the Ticket to Work Program • Social Security Administration • MAXIMUS • Community Resources • Ticket-holders • Employment Networks and Partners • State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies • Employers

  6. Ticket Holders • 10 million nationwide • 18-64 • Currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • To date over 7 million Tickets have been released.

  7. Employment Network (EN) Any public or private agency (including State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies), organization, business or entity, or combination of, that can provide or arrange for the delivery of employment-related services or jobs.

  8. Types of Employment Networks • Education and Training • Faith-Based Organizations • Disability/Rehabilitation Providers • Workforce/Economic Development • Employers • State & Local Government Agencies/Programs • Transportation Providers • Employment Agencies • Community-Based Groups • & Other Qualified Individuals

  9. Services Offered: National Snapshot *Per Employment Network RFP

  10. AC4 Services Are What Ticket Holders Need • Computer classes • Adult basic education • Job training and placement • Walk-in computer centers • Etc.. “The Association of Christian Community Computer Centers was formed to support Christian community computer centers across the world as they address the Digital Divide by providing others with computer skills to make a living and a spiritual foundation to make a life.”

  11. What are the Benefits for Employment Networks? • Employment Network Payments/New Revenue Stream • Access to monthly list of Ticket-holders • Opportunity to serve current clients • Increased visibility of organization and services • Expands existing community outreach initiatives, and creates opportunities for new ones! • Training, technical assistance and new resources • Employment Network Capitalization Funding Project

  12. EN Cap Resource Directory • Provides information on how to access funding from government grants, foundations and private financial capital. • For further information on this initiative contact: Sandy Smith, MAXIMUS Ticket to Work Phone: 703.236.6671 sandrasmith@maximus.com

  13. How the Program Works

  14. *Choose an Employment Network Payment System  Outcome  Outcome-Milestone • State VRs continue traditional cost reimbursement option

  15. Outcome Choice: Revenue *For further explanation of the Final Regulations for the SSA Ticket to Work Program, please visit www.ssa.gov/regulations. Split EN payments are possible.

  16. Outcome-Milestone Choice: Revenue *For further explanation of the Final Regulations for the SSA Ticket to Work Program, please visit www.ssa.gov/regulations. Split EN payments are possible.

  17. The Request for Proposal (RFP) SSA-RFP-03-0010C The Request for Proposal What is submitted… Visit www.yourtickettowork.com/rfp To Download the RFP

  18. *National Update • Over 1300 EN applications received to date • 1,119 approved ENs • Over 7.5 million Tickets mailed • Close to 45,000 people with disabilities participating in Program to go to work • SSA has paid close to $650,000 to Employment Networks *April 2004

  19. Options to Consider Do Both! Be an Employment Network and Partner With other Employment Networks and VR Participate as a Partner with other Employment Networks Become an Employment Network

  20. Contact MAXIMUS Ask to Speak With a Marketing Coordinator Toll Free 1-866-968-7842 1-866-833-2967 (TDD) www.yourtickettowork.com

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