Brown & Brown Absence Services Group is now recognized by SSA as a stand-alone Employment Network, enhancing job placement and benefit counseling for individuals with disabilities through SSA's Ticket to Work program. This transition allows for more personalized support, empowering beneficiaries to achieve financial independence. Learn more about how this milestone expands opportunities for those returning to work.
WAKEFIELD, Mass., Feb. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, LLC, a leader in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) advocacy services, proudly announces its transition to a stand-alone Employment Network, expanding its capabilities to deliver personalized and comprehensive benefit counseling and job placement services to individuals with disabilities through Social Security Administration's (SSA) Ticket to Work program.
Brown & Brown began offering these services in 2022, previously operating as an affiliate under an Administrative Employment Network (AEN) model. With this change, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group has now transitioned to become its own Employment Network, allowing the company to directly provide a more personalized suite of services tailored to each Ticketholder's unique needs. By leveraging its extensive experience in the Ticket to Work space, the company is poised to deliver a broader array of services, empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and financial self-sufficiency.
Comprehensive Support for Beneficiaries
SSA's Ticket to Work program is a voluntary initiative designed to help eligible SSDI & SSI beneficiaries overcome barriers to re-entering the workforce - at no cost to them. As a stand-alone Employment Network, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group now offers a wide range of services, including resume assistance, job search and placement, job accommodation advocacy, benefits counseling and career advancement guidance.
Our services are customized to meet each Ticketholder's unique needs. Through an individualized planning process, Ticketholders actively collaborate with us to design a plan that reflects their goals and priorities. By emphasizing education, financial literacy and long-term job retention strategies, we help individuals achieve earnings above the Substantial Gainful Activity level, ultimately reducing their reliance on cash benefits.
A Proven Track Record and a Bold New Future
"This evolution from the affiliate model to becoming our own Employment Network marks an exciting milestone for Brown & Brown Absence Services Group," said Michael Shunney, CEO. "For decades, we have supported individuals through life-changing events by providing SSDI advocacy services. This new model allows us to expand and personalize our services, ensuring Ticketholders have the tools, resources and guidance they need to transition back into the workforce and achieve financial independence."
With over 30 years of experience in disability advocacy and a set of unique capabilities designed to support beneficiaries through the Ticket to Work program, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group is well positioned to deliver these enhanced services nationwide. The company's commitment to providing compassionate, comprehensive support underscores its mission to help customers overcome challenges and achieve meaningful employment.
Learn More
Individuals receiving SSDI and/or SSI benefits and interested in returning to work are encouraged to explore Brown & Brown Absence Services Group's employment services by visiting www.bbabsence.com/return-to-work.
About Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, LLC
Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, LLC, is committed to adding value across the absence management spectrum. With decades of industry experience, the firm provides solutions that meet the evolving needs of disability insurance companies and self-insured entities. Services include SSDI advocacy, medical file review, clinical services, recovery services, claims management and now employment network services. For more information, visit www.bbabsence.com.
About Brown & Brown, Inc.
Brown & Brown, Inc. (NYSE: BRO) is a leading insurance brokerage firm, delivering risk management solutions to individuals and businesses since 1939. With over 17,000 teammates and 500+ locations worldwide, we are committed to providing innovative strategies to help protect what our customers value most. For more information or to find an office near you, please visit bbinsurance.com.
Media Contact
Danielle Spiewak, Brown & Brown Absence Services Group, 1 315-474-0462, [email protected], bbabsence.com
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