Organizations can make referrals or individuals can refer themselves by using our Referral Packet. 

Click on the Make A Referral button below to download the Referral Packet. For best results download the packet to your computer before filling out. Preferred browser: Chrome. 

What makes a good referral?

Someone who is receiving SSI and/or SSDI and wants to work but is worried about losing their benefits.

 
Marjorie Longo Video on good referrals

Watch Marjorie Longo, Manager of the Employment Network, describe what makes a good referral.

Download the Good Referral Guidelines. (pdf)

To be referred, an individual must:

  • Be receiving SSI and/or SSDI
  • Be between the ages of 18 and 64
  • Want to work, increase work hours, or earn more money
  • Be unsure of how work will affect:
    • Cash benefits
    • Medicare or Medicaid
    • Housing benefits
    • SNAP or other public benefits
  • Have received letters from Social Security they don’t understand
  • Be concerned about overpayments
  • Need help reporting wages properly
  • Have or want a PASS Plan
  • Be ready to reduce reliance on benefits and move toward financial independence
  • Live in the United States

What are earnings goals?

Individuals must have both short-term and long-term goals of reducing or eliminating cash benefits.

Short-Term Goal (6–18 months)

Earn over $1,210 gross per month

EXAMPLE
Working 18 hours/week
at $18/hour =
approximately $1,402 gross/month

Long-Term Goal (3–5 years)

Earn over $1,690 gross per month

EXAMPLE
Working 22 hours/week
at $18/hour =
approximately $1,714 gross/month

How do I make a referral?

Click on the "Make a Referral" button at the top of this page to access the EN Referral Packet and follow the instructions.