Social Security - Ticket to Work
We are certified by Social Security Administration to assist participants towards learning approved methods to maintain your Social Security (SSDI/SSI) benefits for a period of time as you return to work. These services are always at no cost to you and are approved by Social Security.
Don't know if you qualify? We can provide you with a
We are certified by Social Security Administration to assist participants towards learning approved methods to maintain your Social Security (SSDI/SSI) benefits for a period of time as you return to work. These services are always at no cost to you and are approved by Social Security.
Don't know if you qualify? We can provide you with a free consultation/no obligation.
These services are approved by Social Security and are ALWAYS at no cost to you.
Learn resources available to receive continued SSA benefits as you are gainfully employed.
Keep Medicaid/Medicare for years even after employment.
- Consultation regarding Social Security Administration benefits
- We answer your questions regarding Social Security Administration policies/procedures
- The Ticket Program protects you from medical reviews (within certain parameters)
Social Administration Ticket to Work Services are at no cost and the program is entirely voluntary.
The Ticket program is designed for persons seeking employment or already employed.
We also assist with job search, resumes, applications, interviewing and career counseling.
Contact Career Compass, LLC today for a free no-cost no-obligation consultation:
Brenda Umholtz, Owner (Formerly Umholtz Consulting)
Email: brenumholtz@outlook.com
Office: 316-558-5188
Text/Cell: 316-207-7144
We are located in Kansas but serve any United States resident
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 642, Andover, KS 67002
Career Compass, LLC is a member of American Dream Employment Network, an approved Ticket-to-Work Employment Network (E.N.), approved by Social Security Administration to provide services.
Our numerous client success stories are provided at the links below:
See our Ticket-to-Work success stories: https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/aden/
Some of our clients are not with Ticket-to-Work but listed at LinkedIn as receiving career counseling services also:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendaumholtz/
Brenda Umholtz, Consultant/ Owner
Brenda is a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (C.R.C.) certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Certification; Certified Work Incentive Practitioner (C.W.I.P.), Cornell University; Member of American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) since 2015.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, M.Ed., University
Brenda is a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (C.R.C.) certified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Certification; Certified Work Incentive Practitioner (C.W.I.P.), Cornell University; Member of American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) since 2015.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling, M.Ed., University of Arkansas, 1995
30 Years of Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Experience:
Federally-appointed Expert Witness
Long-Term Disability, Workers Compensation,
State Vocational Rehabilitation,
Certified Ticket to Work Provider.
Brenda has worked within varied settings serving persons with disabilities since 1995 to include Director of Employment Services at Sumner Mental Health Center and Curtis & Associates, Inc., Vocational Evaluator, Concentra, Inc.; Consultant/Expert Witness Independent Contractor with Rehabilitation Expertise, LLC and Umholtz Consulting, LLC, Vocational Evaluator/Contractor with the State of Kansas Vocational Rehabilitation, Contractor/Vocational Evaluator with Long-Term Disability Insurance companies and Third Party Administrators.
Brenda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and reading.
Accomplishments:
1) Assisted at least 2 participants towards obtaining their disability benefits back to them when wrongfully Terminated by SSA
2) Assisted participants with overpayments particularly when overpayment amount was incorrectly computed by SSA
3) Provided resource information regarding Medicaid Buy In Programs to extend Medicare and qualify for Medicaid programs even when working
4) Assisted with implementing incentives such as subsidies to enable participant to continue working even when earning over SGA but earnings not "counted" as over SGA to allow participant to then advance in employment later and become financially independent
5) Successfully wrote Waivers and Reconsiderations (appeals) to provide fair representation with SSA which resulted in $0.0 overpayments
6) Advise SSA of participant earnings and placement to prevent overpayments and ensure cooperation with SSA
Madeleine Bowens, Outreach Coordinator
Madeleine Bowens, Outreach Coordinator
Madeleine Bowens serves as our Outreach Coordinator, actively engaging with community agencies and participants to ensure comprehensive awareness of the diverse benefits and supports offered through the Ticket to Work Program.
Madeleine is a Certified Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Specialist (BPAO) through Cornell University a
Madeleine Bowens serves as our Outreach Coordinator, actively engaging with community agencies and participants to ensure comprehensive awareness of the diverse benefits and supports offered through the Ticket to Work Program.
Madeleine is a Certified Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach Specialist (BPAO) through Cornell University and formerly served as the Senior Manager of the Kansas Medicaid Buy-In Program (MBI), Working Healthy.
Madeleine possesses extensive expertise in benefits planning, as well as in Medicaid and Medicare coverage, and has comprehensive knowledge of the Ticket to Work Programs, particularly regarding work incentives.
Madeleine has many years of experience in developing outreach opportunities, tailoring presentations/information and outreach styles to the needs of each audience.
Madeleine moved from the U.K. to the U.S. in 1990 and has worked in multiple roles supporting people experiencing various disabilities entering the workforce. She also enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her dogs.
Our Administrative Assistant, Kayla Lawhon, also provides part-time clerical support. She enjoys a career as a nurse (R.N.) and nursing tutor at a local community college, painting, reading, and especially being a mom.
