How does the pass program work?
How does the pass program work?
PASS lets a disabled individual set aside money and things he or she owns to pay for items or services needed to achieve a specific work goal. The objective of the PASS is to help disabled individuals find employment that reduces or eliminates SSI or SSDI benefits.
What is a pass cadre?
The Social Security Administration has an elite group of benefits specialists who are trained to work with a Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS). These people comprise the PASS Cadre.
What is SSI plan?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes): It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and. It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
Can I invest SSI money?
Social Security Disability applicants or beneficiaries can have rental homes, investments, land, stocks, bonds, and CDs without any penalty. If an individual is receiving Social Security they can have as much money in the bank as they wish and there is no problem with interest earned on CDs.
How does a pass work for a disabled person?
PASS lets a disabled individual set aside money and things he or she owns to pay for items or services needed to achieve a specific work goal. The objective of the PASS is to help disabled individuals find employment that reduces or eliminates SSI or SSDI benefits. How does PASS work?
What are the benefits of a senior pass?
The Senior Pass may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees charged for facilities and services such as camping, swimming, boat launch, and specialized interpretive services. The Senior Pass generally does NOT cover or reduce special recreation permit fees or fees charged by concessioners. Golden Age Passports are no longer sold.
How does a pass work for Social Security?
How does PASS work? The applicant finds out what training, items, or services they need to reach a work goal. A PASS can include supplies to start a business, school expenses, equipment and tools, transportation, uniforms and other items or services you need to reach your employment goal.
How to apply for an America the beautiful pass?
Available for: U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. Applicants must provide documentation of permanent disability and residency or citizenship. Through the mail using this application form (PDF) . NOTE: The cost of obtaining an Access Pass through the mail is $10 for processing the application (the pass is free).