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Social Security Plan to Achieve Self-Support

SSI work incentive that can let eligible people with disabilities set aside income or resources toward a work goal, including self-employment.

About this program

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Eligibility

People who receive or can qualify for SSI and have income or resources to set aside may propose a PASS for a work goal such as self-employment or business startup costs.

Requirements

  • Develop a written PASS with a specific work or self-employment goal.
  • Identify expenses needed to reach the goal and income or resources to set aside.
  • Submit the PASS to Social Security for approval and follow reporting requirements.