What is a PASS plan?
A Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS) is a way for a person who receives SSI to save money above the $2,000 limit to purchase items or services to help them meet a vocational goal. Money set aside for a PASS has to be income other than your SSI check. That is, if you only receive SSI you would not be eligible for a PASS. You have to have income from work, SSDI, or some other source to put into your PASS plan.
The PASS can also be used by a person with SSDI to establish eligibility for SSI and Medicaid. This would require setting aside some or all of the SSDI to become eligible. The PASS is time-limited, usually approved for 18 months initially, but can be approved or amended for additional amount of time. The PASS is an excellent way to save money over the $2,000 limit to purchase items or services you need to reach your vocational goal.
