New Regs on PASS

Social Security has published new final regulations on the SSI Program for Achieving Self Support (PASS) program. PASS plans allow SSI recipients to set aside income and resources to help achieve a goal of self support. The new regulations implement a statutory change adopted in 1994 allowing PASS plans to last up to 48 months. Because of other changes in the administration of the PASS program, very few SSI recipients are using the PASS program. It has become nearly a dead letter. Social Security statistics show a declining number of SSI recipients returning to work. Annual Report of the Supplemental Security Income Program 2005 at page 92.