It's time for the latest NENA E-News!
Your source for news, resources, and advocacy
for your Employment Network (EN).
Social Security Updates
REMINDER - Changes to Social Security field office operations effective January 6, 2025. Read more: https://www.ssa.gov/news/newsletter/ |
SSA Tip Sheet
SSA has created a new resource for frequently accessed online services, check out the Tip Sheet to learn more!
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SSA Introduces more electronic forms
More than 30 Social Security forms can be signed electronically including the SSA 821 Work Activity Report Form.
Read more: We’re Making It Easier To Do Business With Us Electronically
Press Release: https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2024/#2024-09-05
News to Know
December 9, 2024 New Ticketholder Intake Resources If you're looking for new resources and ideas for working with Ticketholders, Social Security is pleased to introduce a brand-new tool for ENs to use when conducting a Ticketholder intake discussion. The Ticketholder Intake Guidance and Worksheet is a companion resource to the Employment Network Guide to Working with Ticketholders. This resource will help EN staff understand the purpose for conducting an intake discussion under the Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program and provides in-depth information, including: Ways to engage with a Ticketholder during an intake discussion and what information to cover. How the intake discussion relates and contributes to the requirements of the Individual Work Plan (IWP). A worksheet with sample questions and a fillable form that ENs can download, complete and print, designed to help Ticketholders and ENs: Jointly decide whether the EN and the Ticketholder are a good match. Gather information that will transfer into the required components of a Ticketholder’s IWP, including the development of clear and measurable goals. This new resource was introduced during the November 13 EN Essentials event, From Intake to IWP: Building Relationships One Individual at a Time. The event featured EN staff from CareerSource Central Florida who shared their intake process and how they engage with prospective clients, inform them about the purpose of Ticket Program and establish a committed, two-way relationship right from the start. You can find links to the materials from this event and previous EN Essentials events on the Your Ticket to Work website at https://www.yourtickettowork.ssa.gov/training-and-events/en-essentials-learning-events.html. You can find the Ticketholder Intake Guidance and Worksheet on the Your Ticket to Work website at Resource Documents | Ticket to Work. |
December 17, 2024 2025 Calendar and Upcoming EN Essentials Event The 2025 Calendar of Events has been posted to the Your Ticket to Work website. This year, the calendar includes the dates for the June and October employment verification and Annual Performance Outcome Report (APOR) and security awareness certification collection period. As always, the event schedule includes the dates and times for the quarterly All Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Calls, All Employment Network (EN) Calls, All EN Payments Calls, EN Essentials learning events, and monthly WISE Webinars. The first EN Essentials event of 2025 will focus on the APOR and security awareness certification process. We encourage all ENs to plan to attend on January 15, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET. There is no need to register in advance. Please look forward to receiving details in early January about the upcoming APOR and security awareness certification process and how to join the January EN Essentials event via Microsoft Teams.
Member Tip: As of November 15, 2024, NENA has transitioned our meeting platform from Zoom to Microsoft Teams for all our NENA Calls. Please make sure to update your calendars accordingly. Keep an eye out for new login information, which will be sent out with meeting registrations. Please remember, if you cannot locate your meeting confirmation email with the log-in link, you can always find all the login information on the website here: https://nenaticket.org/page-18182 (Make sure you have signed in as a member to access this information.) Thank you for your cooperation as we make this switch. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to admin@nenaticket.org! |
Exciting Plans for 2025: Training and Assistance Ahead!
One of our key missions is to provide valuable training and technical assistance. Our Interest Area co-chairs will soon be meeting to plan topics for 2025. Have questions or ideas for training topics you'd like to see? We’d love to hear from you! Email us at admin@nenaticket.org.
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Dear Members,
We would like to inform you that we have thoroughly investigated recent concerns regarding spam emails sent to some of our members. After a detailed review, we are pleased to report that no security threats or risks have been identified.
Please be assured that we are continuously monitoring our systems to ensure the safety and security of your personal information. If you ever receive suspicious emails, our technical team made the following recommendations to ensure optimal security:
- Do not open any emails or click any links from emails you don't recognize
- Make sure to report those emails and block the sender & do not reply to those emails
- For extra peace of mind, routinely change your passwords to prevent any unauthorized access.
Best Regards,
Your NENA Board
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