Plan to Achieve Self-Support [PASS]

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program for individual receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A PASS allows you to set aside income and/or resources for a specified period of time so you can pursue a work goal. For example, you could set aside money to pay expenses for an education, vocational training, or starting a business as long as the expenses are related to achieving your work goal.

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