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A Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) must:
Be in writing
- Preferred on form SSA-545
- Signed by the individual, and, if applicable, the representative payee
State a work goal
- Must be specific (e.g., carpenter, computer programmer)
- Can be VR assessment
- "Getting a degree" or "buying a car" are not acceptable goals
- Reasonable chance of achieving goal, considering strength and abilities
Contain a reasonable time frame
- Must have projected beginning and ending dates
- Must have milestones indicating interval steps
- Last step must indicate how job will be obtained
Have expenses that are necessary to achieve the work goal
- Must have additional expenses other than everyday living expenses
- Expenses must be reasonably priced
- Major expenses (e.g., vehicle) can be paid through down payment and installment payments
- Expenses must be paid by beneficiary
Learn about general information on the PASS program.
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