Work & Benefits

See how work and benefits go together.

Interested in work?

Find programs that can help.

Programs That Support Work

Going to Work

You can make work a part of your plan.

Getting Past the Myths: The Truth About Working

Get the facts about how benefits support work.

Finding the Right Job for You

Get some tips and resources that make it easier to find a job or career.

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

Understand the key laws that protect you from discrimination.

Job Supports and Accommodations

Learn about reasonable accommodations and programs that help make work possible.

Workplace Personal Assistance

Your employer or the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program may help you get personal assistance services at work.

Programs That Support Work

Learn about programs that can help you prepare for and find work.

Social Security's Ticket to Work Program

The Ticket program helps people getting SSI or SSDI become employed.

Your Money

Get ideas on what to do with the money you earn.

Building Your Assets and Wealth

Discover ways to save up money while working.

ABLE Accounts

ABLE accounts help people with disabilities save money without losing benefits.

Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)

IDAs help people with low income save up for a business, higher education, or a home.

Earned Income Tax Credit

The EITC lowers federal income taxes for low- to moderate-income workers.

Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

PASS helps people who can get SSI save money for a work-related goal.

PASS Estimator

Get SSI and want to save up money for a work-related goal? See how a PASS can help.

Quick Estimators

Try a mini-tool to quickly see how your work plan goes with your benefits.

SSDI and Work: Income Snapshot

Get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? See how work might affect your income.

SSI and Work: Income Snapshot

Get Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? See how work might affect your income.

Your SSI Benefit Calculation

What affects how much SSI you get? Plug in your numbers to see exactly how SSI counts your income.