🌟SSA Introduces Youth Transition Demonstration for Employment Opportunities
Youth Transition Exploration Demonstration
Summary
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing the Youth Transition Exploration Demonstration (YTED) project for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program under title XVI of the Social Security Act (Act). This project is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an employment intervention for youth with disabilities, who are transitioning into the adult workforce. SSA will modify the program rules that apply to income for certain project participants who receive SSI payments under title XVI of the Act. This modification will not apply to income for project participants who receive Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits under title II or receive concurrent benefits under title II and title XVI of the Act.
Agencies
- Social Security Administration
Business Impact
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The SSA's Youth Transition Exploration Demonstration (YTED) project offers employment interventions and waives certain SSI income rules for participants, directly impacting youth with disabilities and businesses providing training and employment services. This initiative could lead to increased employment and training opportunities, encouraging economic engagement.