Becoming an EN Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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A: ENs must have the following items with records that match the applicant name listed in the RFA:
Employer Identification Number (EIN): An EIN may be obtained from the Internal Revenue Service by calling 800-829-4933 or online at www.irs.gov.
Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number: This 9-digit number is the Federal Government Contractor Identification code. The DUNS number may be obtained free from Dun & Bradstreet by calling 866-705-5711 or online at www.dnb.com.
System for Award Management (SAM) registration: You must have an active registration in SAM and update it annually. Register for free at www.sam.gov with the following:
- DUNS Number, legal business name, and physical address from your Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) record
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Taxpayer Name associated with your TIN
- Bank account information to set up Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
A: Social Security uses many methods to connect beneficiaries with ENs, including webinars, social media, phone campaigns, and various targeted notices and materials. Ticketholders are encouraged to contact the Ticket to Work Help Line toll-free at 866-968-7842, (866-833-2967 TTY). Beneficiaries may also use the Find Help online tool to research or contact a variety of ENs.
The Ticket Program also offers a Service Provider Outreach Toolkit to support the outreach and marketing efforts of ENs and VR agencies to promote the program to Ticketholders and disability-focused organizations. The Toolkit includes factsheets, posters, sample press releases, sample program language, videos, program branding and more.