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    Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)

    Suspending or Terminating a PASS

    If a medical situation or some other issue comes up that makes it hard for you to continue your PASS, talk to your PASS specialist about your options.

    You may be allowed to suspend your PASS (put it on hold) for up to 12 months. You will need to contact your PASS specialist to get it started again. If you don’t restart your PASS after 12 months, Social Security will terminate (end) it.

    Here are some reasons why Social Security could put your PASS plan on hold or end it:

    • You become seriously ill.
    • You have a family emergency.
    • You don’t follow your plan and you fail to amend (change) it with your PASS specialist.
    • You don’t give your PASS specialist information when they ask for it.
    • You spend PASS funds on expenses that aren’t approved in your PASS. Note: If Social Security finds that you misused your PASS funds, they may make you pay some or all of it back.
    Other reasons why your PASS may end
    • Your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits ends.
    • Your PASS is on hold and you don’t restart it within 12 months.
    • You achieve your work goal or have paid all related expenses!

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