Ticket to Work   The Ticket to Work gives you a choice in where you get services to help you prepare for and find a job. You can choose  to assign your  Ticket  to an organization called an Employment Network (EN). In turn the EN assists you by providing services you need to move into employment.   While your Ticket is assigned to an EN you are protected from a Medical Review from Social Security.  This protection may last for up to 5 years while your Ticket is in assignment and you are making Timely Progress.  The attached chart shows how Timely Progress is determined.   You have the right to withdraw your Ticket from assignment to an EN.  Withdrawal may result in a Medical Review if you choose not to reassign your Ticket and/or fail to make Timely Progress.   Ticket assignment to an EN is an agreement between you and the EN to each meet certain responsibilities as defined in an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE).  The IPE is your roadmap to reaching your employment goal.  The responsibilities of the EN will be outlined in the IPE.  Your responsibilities are also outlined in the IPE and include making Timely Progress as outlined in the attached chart.    Timely Progress is defined differently based on whether you are working or continuing your education.  The chart clearly shows how to determine whether or not you are making Timely Progress.   Work closely with your EN to ensure you continue to meet your goals.   Work closely with your Work Incentive Planning Assistance (WIPA) program to understand the Work Incentives available to you as you move toward your employment goal.      The chart tracking “timely progress” requirements has been reproduced below. 12-Month Review Period Work Requirement High School Diploma or GED Degree or Certification Program Technical, Trade, or Vocational Program 1st 3 out of 12 months with trial work level earnings ($720 for 2010) Obtained high school diploma or GED certificate Completed 60 percent of the full time course load for 1 year Completed 60 percent of full time course load for 1 year 2nd 6 out of 12 months with trial work period level earnings ($720 for 2010) Completed 75 percent of full time course load for 1 year Completed 75 percent of full time course load for 1 year 3rd 9 out of 12 months with substantial gainful activity level earnings ($1000 for 2010) Completed a 2 year program or for a 4 year program, completed an additional academic year of full time study Completed the program 4th 9 out of 12 months with SGA level earnings ($1000 for 2010) Completed an additional academic year of full time study 5th 6 out of 12 months at earnings level precluding the payment of SSDI and SSI cash payments Completed an additional academic year of full time study or completed 4 year degree program 6th Work criteria remains at 5th period review levels for 6th and subsequent period reviews Completed 4 year degree program