Welcome to the VCU National Training and Data Center!
ABOUT US
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) National Training and Data Center (NTDC) provides comprehensive training and technical assistance to Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects, the Ticket to Work Help Line, and community partners to ensure accurate and timely support for beneficiaries on the road to employment and financial independence.
The WIPA initiative is a key component of Social Security's strategy to promote employment among their disability beneficiaries and reduce dependence on SSI and Title II cash benefits. In July 2020, Social Security awarded new cooperative agreements to 74 local WIPA projects to provide individualized work incentive counseling services to beneficiaries in all 50 states and territories.
ABOUT US
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) National Training and Data Center (NTDC) provides comprehensive training and technical assistance to Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects, the Ticket to Work Help Line, and community partners to ensure accurate and timely support for beneficiaries on the road to employment and financial independence.
The WIPA initiative is a key component of Social Security's strategy to promote employment among their disability beneficiaries and reduce dependence on SSI and Title II cash benefits. In August, 2015, Social Security awarded new cooperative agreements to 83 local WIPA projects to provide individualized work incentive counseling services to beneficiaries in all 50 states and territories.
WIPA NEWS
Social Security announced the cost-of-living adjustments for 2024. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase 3.2 percent in 2024. To read more about the Social Security Cost-of-Living adjustment for 2024, visit https://www.ssa.gov/news/press/releases/2023/#10-2023-2. This announcement also includes updated figures for the SSI Federal Benefit Rate (FBR) as well as the Title II Trial Work Period (TWP) and Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) figures. You will find the 2024 COLA Factsheet at https://www.ssa.gov/cola.
If you have additional questions, please contact your assigned NTDC Technical Assistance (TA) Liaison. A listing of all TA Liaisons by state is available on the NTDC website at https://vcu-ntdc.org/aboutus/liaisons.cfm.
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