2014 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 74. State Government
§74-166.11. Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program.

A. The State Department of Rehabilitation Services, pursuant to rules promulgated by the Commission for Rehabilitation Services, shall establish a "Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program". The purpose of the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is to enhance the range of choices and options available to Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income disability beneficiaries who are seeking vocational rehabilitation services to obtain and maintain employment opportunities.

B. Components of the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program pursuant to federal Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999 shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Program participation guidelines, eligibility requirements, and program performance standards;

2. Requirements for periodic quality assurance reviews and customer service satisfaction surveys; and

3. Requirements for a dispute resolution process.

C. The Commission for Rehabilitation Services shall promulgate any rules necessary to implement provisions of the Oklahoma Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act regarding the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program.

D. On or before January 15, 2002, the Department of Rehabilitation Services shall prepare a summary report of the Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program's findings and results to be submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Governor.

Added by Laws 2001, c. 365, § 2, emerg. eff. June 4, 2001.

NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 166.9 of this title to avoid duplication in numbering.