Welcome to the VCU National Training and Data Center!
ABOUT US
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) National Training and Data Center (NTDC) provides comprehensive training and technical assistance to Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects, the Ticket to Work Help Line, and community partners to ensure accurate and timely support for beneficiaries on the road to employment and financial independence.
The WIPA initiative is a key component of Social Security's strategy to promote employment among their disability beneficiaries and reduce dependence on SSI and Title II cash benefits. In July 2020, Social Security awarded new cooperative agreements to 74 local WIPA projects to provide individualized work incentive counseling services to beneficiaries in all 50 states and territories.
ABOUT US
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) National Training and Data Center (NTDC) provides comprehensive training and technical assistance to Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) projects, the Ticket to Work Help Line, and community partners to ensure accurate and timely support for beneficiaries on the road to employment and financial independence.
The WIPA initiative is a key component of Social Security's strategy to promote employment among their disability beneficiaries and reduce dependence on SSI and Title II cash benefits. In August, 2015, Social Security awarded new cooperative agreements to 83 local WIPA projects to provide individualized work incentive counseling services to beneficiaries in all 50 states and territories.
WIPA NEWS
Recent Social Security Announcements
2026 1619(B) Threshold Amounts Released
Social Security has released the 1619b threshold amounts for the 50 states, D.C., and the territories. You can locate the thresholds for the areas you serve at:
2026 Federal Poverty Guidelines
The 2026 poverty guidelines are now available online. As in prior years, the 2026 poverty guidelines were calculated by taking the most recent poverty thresholds published by the Census Bureau, adjusted for price changes through the most recent completed year.
We have updated the Federal Poverty Guidelines with Percentages document for 2026 on the VCU NTDC website.
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