What is the primary goal of a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)?

The primary goal of a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is to enable beneficiaries to save money for a job. A PASS allows individuals with disabilities to set aside income and resources so they can pursue specific work goals or self-supporting activities. This can include saving money to cover expenses related to a job, such as training costs or job-related equipment, without jeopardizing their eligibility for benefits. The overarching aim is to promote economic independence and sustain employment, allowing individuals to work towards self-sufficiency while maintaining their benefits during their transition into the workforce.

Other options do not align with the purpose of PASS. Eliminating all sources of income contradicts the intention of supporting beneficiaries in achieving financial independence. Providing additional funding for education may be a component of a PASS but does not capture the broader goal of supporting job-related savings. Requiring a full-time job goes against the flexible approach of a PASS, which recognizes that individuals may have varying capacities for work and aims to support them in reaching their chosen employment outcomes.