Ep.42: Tess Is Going Back to Work! The Ticket to Work Program
The Social Security Administration has benefits for people out of work and disabled. Tess shares her personal journey surrounding Social Security Disability and covers everything you wanted to know regarding: The Basics About Disability Benefits, SSA’s Ticket to Work Program, What Are the Rules for Working While on Social Security Disability? What Is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) for Social Security Disability Purposes? Social Security Disability Trial Work Period, EPE, Work Related Expenses, and Expedited Reinstatement and SO much more! Sometimes doing the brave or challenging thing is scary. Knowing what to expect relieves a lot of anxiety. I hope this episode brings information and clarity to your ears that encourages you to take the next step toward personal growth and independence if it is the right decision for you. Be sure to search for resources in your local community to help you with the decision of working again. Please visit www.pushdiariespodcast.com/episodes/tessisgoingbacktowork to learn more and be connected with resources discussed in this episode.
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This is a photo of me from when I was working as a traveling social worker. I was proud of the work I was doing but it was not a long-term full-time sustainable job for me. Days were long and they left me feeling absolutely exhausted!
My service dog Macy and I delivering a food shelf meal to a client when I was a traveling social worker.
Macy and I at an outdoor work event at the Historical Society.
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