Next Steps

Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program helps people with disabilities who get Social Security benefits re-enter the workforce and become more independent. The Ticket to Work Program offers free access to employment-related services, such as training, transportation, and vocational rehabilitation. You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).

Learn more about AHCCCS:

• In DB101’s AHCCCS article
• At your local DES/Family Assistance Administration office
• On the AHCCCS website.

Learn more about buying individual health coverage:

• In DB101’s Buying Health Coverage on HealthCare.gov article
• On HealthCare.gov. You can also call HealthCare.gov at 1-800-318-2596 or 1-855-889-4325 (TTY).
• By getting local help.

Learn more about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI):

• In DB101’s Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) article
• On the Social Security Administration’s website
• At your local Social Security office

Learn more about self-employment taxes:

• At the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Self-Employed Individuals Tax Center
• By watching an 8-lesson video series about small business taxes
• By connecting to a free tax preparation site
• By finding an accountant who serves people with low income

If you're currently on SSI, SSDI, or CDB benefits, and you're looking for a job, you should qualify for free benefits consulting services. Trained Work Incentive Counsultants at Benefits 2 Work Arizona can help you understand Social Security work incentives, disability benefit programs, and how they are impacted by work. Their goal is to help you avoid complications while developing a sustainable financial plan for your future.

You can contact Benefits 2 Work Arizona at 1-866-304-WORK (9675) toll-free to find a Work Incentive Consultant serving your community.