Or contact the Ticket to Work Helpline to be screened for services: 866-968-7842 or (TTY) 866-833-2967 Essex, Bergen, Union and Hudson are served by Goodwill of Greater NY/NJ. To connect for services, contact the Ticket to Work Helpline at 866-968-7842 or (TTY) 866-833-2967
Step 2: Intake & Consent
Gather any relevant work or SSA related paperwork if applicable.
Discuss work goals.
Sign release of information request.
Step 3: Benefits Summary & Analysis
Receive a review of current work or work goal and the impact to benefits.
Learn of identified work incentives available for individual circumstances
Review the intensive individualized report.
Collaborate to develop a work incentive plan, which provides timelines and next steps.
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Step 4: Follow Along and Support
Work with CWIC to track changes in employment, income or benefits.
Receive an adjusted Benefit Analysis & Assessment report (BS&A) with each change is applicable.
Request support and guidance with reporting wages, employment related changes, and resolving issues related to SSA benefits as needed.
Stories of Our Impact
When Kimberley was offered a full-time job, she turned to NJWINS for guidance on how working would affect her SSDI and Medicare benefits.
She learned she was in her Extended Period of Eligibility, meaning her SSDI could be quickly reinstated if her earnings drop. She also qualified for Extended Medicare Coverage, allowing her to keep her healthcare even after SSDI payments stop.
With this support, Kimberley is starting her new job with confidence, knowing she can build her career while keeping the safety net she relies on.
At 22, Steve reached out to NJWINS after starting a job that paused his SSI payments. He was proud to be working but worried about losing his Medicaid.
Through NJWINS, he learned about Section 1619(b), which allows people to keep Medicaid while earning income within set limits. He also qualified for the Student Earned Income Exclusion, letting him exclude part of his earnings while in school.
With this support, Steve continues working and studying with confidence, knowing his healthcare and benefits remain secure.
