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What are Possible PASS Expenditures.

The PASS must show how the money set aside will be spent to achieve the individual's work goal. A listing must include planned expenditures on a monthly basis and how they are connected to the work goal. Expenses must be reasonable and cost estimates for items or services included in the PASS must show how the cost estimate was calculated. When possible, providers of services paid for through the PASS should be indicated.

Some examples of possible PASS expenditures include:

  • Equipment, supplies, operating capital and inventory required to start a business;
  • Supported employment services including job development and job coaching;
  • Costs associated with educational or vocational training, including tuition, books, fees, tutoring, counseling, etc.;
  • Additional costs incurred for room and board away from principal residence required to attend educational, employment, trade or business activities;
  • Dues and publications for academic or professional purposes;
  • Attendant care;
  • Child care;
  • Equipment or tools either specific to the individual's condition or designed for general use; e.g. similar to what persons without disabilities would use for work;
  • Uniforms, specialized clothing, safety equipment;
  • Least costly alternatives for transportation, including: - Public transportation and common carriers, - Hire of private or commercial carriers, - Assistance with purchase of a private vehicle;
  • Operational access modifications to buildings or vehicles to accommodate disability; Licenses, certifications, and permits necessary for employment.
It is important to note that not all expenses may be allowed at the beginning of the PASS. In some cases, approval of certain goods and services may be contingent based on the successful completion of milestones that justify the expense.

For more information on PASS see the VCU Briefing Paper on PASS:
Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)
PASS-PDF | PASS-Word | PASS-text

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