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Who is a Likely Candidate for a PASS?

Resources in Excess of Allowable Limits:
Individuals who do not have earned or unearned income and have not qualified for SSI in the past due to resources in excess of allowable limits. Establishing a PASS allows individuals to set aside resources to achieve work goals, thus they may qualify for SSI.

Unearned Income Only:
Individuals with unearned income only can establish a PASS to exclude the income (all or a part of it).

Earned Income Only:
Individuals who have earned income only can set aside earnings in a PASS and begin receiving SSI cash benefits.

Both Earned and Unearned Income:
Individuals who have both earned and unearned income can set aside earnings, unearned income (such as SSDI and railroad retirement) or both to establish SSI eligibility.

Earned Income and Receiving SSI:
Individuals who have earned income and are receiving SSI can set aside earnings in a PASS to increase the amount of their SSI checks.

Earned Income (in the future) and Receiving SSI:
Individuals who have no income or resourcesother than SSI, but will be working in the near future can establish a PASS to set aside new earnings starting the first month of employment.

FAQ Disclaimer: The VCU-BARC FAQ Pages are general information provided as a public service. The contents do not necessarily represent the policy, interpretations or opinion of the Social Security Administration (SSA). The information contained here is intended to inform readers of issues that may affect Social Security and/or other public assistance benefits. Because individual circumstances differ, the reader should not rely on any information here as being specifically applicable to an individual's situation.