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What is the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel?
The Panel is a group of 12 volunteer citizens with disabilities, advocates, professional experts and service providers, each with a wide variety of knowledge and experience on work incentives, employment and issues facing people with disabilities.
How were the members of the Panel chosen?
The White House, the House of Representative and the Senate each appointed four of the members. In addition to personal expertise, the individuals selected must represent a diverse cross section of political party, disability, gender, race and geographical representation.
What does the Panel do? The Panel provides advice to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Human Services, Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) on the implementation of the Ticket to Work and Work Improvement Act of 1999. It reviews information from the SSA and HCFA and also makes periodic reports and recommendations to the President and Congress.
When I tell the Panel something, is it the same as telling the Social Security Administration?
No. The Panel is an advisory body to the SSA but not considered the same as SSA. Information or questions given to the Panel are not considered official correspondence with the SSA. The Panel urges concerned citizens to communicate directly to he SSA.
How do I contact a member or staff of the Panel?
You may reach the Panel staff and members through the webmaster at the electronic address TWWIAPanel@ssa.gov or by writing to the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Advisory Panel, 400 Virginia Avenue, SW, Suite 700, Washington, DC, 20024. The phone number is 202-358-6430 (voice or TDD) and the fax is 202-358-6440.
How can I stay involved in what the panel is doing?
Current and upcoming Panel activities are listed under the "What's New ?" section of this web site and all deliberative meetings of the Panel are advertised in the Federal Register.
Can I get notices of the Panel meetings?
Yes, all notices of the public meetings held by the Panel are posted in the Federal Register. The Panel webmaster also maintains an electronic mailing list who receive notices of all meetings. If you want to be put on that list, send an electronic note to TWWIIAPanel@ssa.gov
How long are the terms of the Panel members?
Generally four years, with the exception of the first appointments, half of which were for two years and half for four.
How can I become a member of the Panel?
Members are appointed by the White House Office of Personnel, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Interested individuals should contact those offices directly.
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