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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 Association of Christian Community Computer Centers National Conference CallNational Conference Call

September 28, 2005September 28, 2005

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Conference Call Topics Legislation and Program Overview Ticket-holders Employment Networks Program Resources Ticket Process, EN Revenue National Update SSA EN Request for Proposal

Conference Call Topics

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Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act

Provides healthcare incentives and employment service choices to promote work and

independence Expanded Medicare CoverageState Medicaid Buy-in OptionExpedited Reinstatement

Establishes Ticket to Work and Self- Sufficiency Program

T2W & Work Incentives Act

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…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

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Who’s Who in the Ticket to Work Program

Social Security Administration MAXIMUS Ticket-holders Employment Networks and Partners State Vocational Rehabilitation agencies Employers

About Ticket to Work

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Ticket-holders? What do they receive?

People receive initial Tickets and info. packet from SSA…Ticket

Letter from SSA

Booklet

General Eligibility:

Determined by SSA, not MAXIMUS

Adults 18-64 years of age

Currently receiving monthly cash benefit (SSI and/or SSDI)

About Ticket Holders

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SSI vs. SSDI

Social Security Administration Beneficiary Data *As of July 2005

SSI vs. SSDI: Ticket-holders

10 Million+

Eligible Participating

100,000 People

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Age Range for Ticket Holders

Age Range:Ticket-holders

Average Age: 49

Social Security Administration Beneficiary Data *As of July 2005

Eligible Participating

Average Age: 40

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Value Added for Ticket-holders

Opportunity to try working Protection from Continuing Disability Reviews by SSA New: Expedited Reinstatement of Benefits Extended healthcare coverage for many Retain existing work incentives Greater choice for services and supports

Value Added for Ticket-holders

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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.

Employme

nt Network

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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

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P U N A K A M A L I ' I F L O W E R S , I N C . K E A 'A U H IH O S E A 'S H O U S E L I T T L E R O C K A RC O M M U N I T Y S U P P O R T C E N T E R B U R B A N K C AA L L C O N G R E G A T I O N S T O G E T H E R S A N D I E G O C AS T . V I N C E N T D E P A U L M A N A G E M E N T S A N D I E G O C AI N T E R N A T I O N A L H O U S E O F P R A Y E R F O R A L L P E O P L E W A S H I N G T O N D CE V E R Y D A Y B L E S S I N G S A N D /O R R X P A R R O T C O M P A N I O N S T H O N O T O S A S S A F LF I R S T P E N T E C O S T A L C H U R C H O F G O D I N C H R I S T D E L T O N A F LG U L F C O A S T J E W I S H F A M I L Y S E R V I C E S C L E A R W A T E R F LH E A V E N S E N T C O M M U N I T Y O U T R E A C H , I N C . D A Y T O N A B E A C H F LC D E /C R E D I - C O M M U N I T Y R E S O U R C E D E V E L O P M E N T I N S T I T U T E J A C K S O N V I L L E F LP O R T C H A R L O T T E I N T E R N A T I O N A L C H U R C H P O R T C H A R L O T T E F LV I S I O N B E F O R E V I C T O R Y M I N I S T R Y , I N C . T A M P A F LV O L U N T E E R S O F A M E R I C A O F F L O R I D A T A M P A F LW O M E N O F F R E E D O M M I N I S T R Y , I N C . T A M P A F LP E A C E C O M M U N I T Y D E V E L O P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N M I A M I F LH O P E H A V E N D E V E L O P M E N T C E N T E R B U R L I N G T O N I AJ E W I S H V O C A T I O N A L S E R V I C E C H I C A G O I L1 S T R E D E E M E D B Y T H E B L O O D M I N I S T R I E S F O R T W A Y N E I NW E L C O M E H O U S E O F N O R T H E R N K E N T U C K Y , I N C . C O V I N G T O N K YJ E W I S H V O C A T I O N A L S E R V I C E S B O S T O N M AB O S T O N R E S C U E M I S S I O N , I N C . B O S T O N M AL I F E C H O I C E S S P R I N G F I E L D M AC A R O L I N E F R I E S S C E N T E R , I N C . B A L T I M O R E M DL I G H T O F L I F E M I N I S T R I E S A U G U S T A M E

Faith-Based Employment Networks

Faith-Based Employment

Networks

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COVENANT HOUSE MICHIGAN DETROIT MIHOPE NETWORK REHABILITATION SERVICES GRAND RAPIDS MIJEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE AND COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SOUTHFIELD MIJVS, A DIV. OF JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICE OF MN MINNETONKA MNFURTURE WELL-BEING OF MANKIND PARIS MOPROGRESSIVE ACTION & RESTORATION, CDC dba PAR, CDC GREENVILLE NCJEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE EAST ORANGE NJICAP, INC. JERSEY CITY NJMILL NECK SERVICES MILL NECK NYBUILDERS FOR THE FAMILY YOUTH, INC. DIOCESE OF BROOKLYN QUEENS VILLAGE NYCATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER NYMARYHAVEN CENTER OF HOPE YAPHANK NYSISTERS DIVINELY CONNECTED MINISTRIES DEER PARK NYJEWISH EMPLOYMENT AND VOCATION SERVICES PHILADELPHIA PATHE GOOD SHEPHERD WORKSHOP/VOCATIONAL SERVICES, INC. ALLENTOWN PAAGAPE HELPING HANDS GRAND PRAIRIE TXBRENTWOOD ECONOMIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HOUSTON TXCROSS CULTURE EXPERIENCES dba MISSION WACO WACO TX

Total = 50

Faith-Based Employment Networks Cont.

Faith-Based Employment

Networks Cont.

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B O S T O N R E S C U E M I S S I O N , I N C . B O S T O N M AC I T Y W I D E C O M P U T E R T R A I N I N G C E N T E R W A S H I N G T O N D CV O L U N T E E R S O F A M E R I C A O F L O S A N G E L E S L O S A N G E L E S C AA L L C O N G R E G A T I O N S T O G E T H E R S A N D I E G O C AV O L U N T E E R C E N T E R O R A N G E C O U N T Y S A N T A A N A C A

TechMission Members asEmployment Networks

TechMission Members asEmployment

Networks

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AC4 Services Are What Ticket Holders Need

Computer classesAdult basic education Job training and placementWalk-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.”

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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

Benefits for Employment

Networks

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Options to Consider

Do Both!Be an

Employment Network and Partner

With other Employment Networks and VR

Become an Employment

Network

Participate as a Partner with

other Employment

Networks

Options to Consider

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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

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National Alliance Local Sustainability Champions

Dallas/Ft. Worth • WorkSource for Dallas County

Detroit • Detroit Workforce Development Department

Los

Angeles

• Goodwill Southern California

• Familia Unida Living with Multiple Sclerosis

Miami• South Florida Workforce

• Romell International Corporation

New York

City

• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

• Catholic Charities Community Services,

Archdiocese of New York

MAXIMUSAdditional Program

Resources

The official Program newsletter, Inside Ticket contains updated Ticket to Work statistics, recently approved Employment Network providers, and the latest information on partnerships and community champions. The Summer 2005 edition is posted on the Ticket to Work Web site and may be sent electronically and in print by request.

Inside Employment Networks is a two-volume collection of best practice case studies developed with current Ticket to Work Employment Networks. Learn how your colleagues across the country have incorporated the Ticket Program into their daily operations and how they have benefited from the unrestricted funding provided by the Social Security Administration.

How the Program Works

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*Choose an Employment Network Payment System

Outcome

Outcome-Milestone

• State VRs continue traditional cost reimbursement option

Employment Network Payment System

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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.

O u t c o m e A c h ie v e d W h e n : S S I S S D IZ e r o C a s h B e n e f it $ 2 0 4 / M o n t h $ 3 4 7 / M o n t h

T o t a l ( 6 0 P a y m e n t s ) $ 1 2 ,2 4 0 $ 2 0 ,8 2 0

Outcome Choice: Revenue

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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.

Milestone Achieved When: SSI SSDI

1 1 Month > SGA $173 $295

2 3 Months > SGA $347 $590

3 7 Months > SGA $694 $1,181

4 12 Months > SGA $867 $1,476

Total of the 4 Milestone Payments $2,081 $3,542

+60 reduced Outcome Payments 85% of the Outcome Payment System

Outcome-Milestone Choice:

Revenue

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*National Update 1650 EN applications received to date 1,357 approved ENs 11 million +Tickets mailed 105,000 people with disabilities participating

in Program to go to work $3.1 million paid close to Employment

Networks by SSA

*September 2005

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The Request for Proposal(RFP)

SSA-RFP-05-0010D

The Request for Proposal What is submitted…

Visit www.yourtickettowork.com/rfp To Download the RFP

The Request for Proposal

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Q&A