Employment Networks (ENs)
An Employment Network (EN) is an entity that enters into an agreement with the Social Security Administration (Social Security) to either provide or coordinate the delivery of services to Social Security disability beneficiaries. The EN can be an individual, a partnership/alliance (public or private) or a consortium of organizations collaborating to combine resources to serve eligible individuals. ENs participating in the Ticket to Work Program (Ticket Program) must adhere to certain rules and regulations.
In this section, you will find:
- EN Requirements: Look here for details on what services an EN must offer, accessibility requirements and Social Security's expectations of ENs. This section also includes annual requirements for ENs.
- Becoming an EN: This section of the website details the steps organizations must take if they want to become an EN.
- EN Models: In this section, explore three EN models, one of which may be right for your organization. If you are new to the Ticket to Work Program or are considering becoming an EN, click here to learn more.
1099 Tax Information for Employment Networks
Below is information about Employment Networks and Form 1099s. Every Employment Network (EN) that is not tax exempt and has received at least $600 in payments should receive a Form 1099-MISC, Miscellaneous Income.
Contact the Social Security Administration's Office of Finance customer service at 410.965.0607 for questions regarding 1099s. Customer service can often answer many of your general questions. Customer service will forward the more complex questions to the appropriate section for research or action.
