How will a plan affect my SSI checks?

Under regular SSI rules, your SSI check is reduced by the other income you have. But the income you set aside for a PASS doesn't reduce your SSI check. This means you can get a higher SSI benefit when you have a PASS. But you can't get more than the maximum SSI benefit for the State where you live.

Money you save or things you own such as property or equipment that you set aside for a PASS won't count against the resource limit of $2,000 (or $3,000 for a couple). Under regular SSI rules, you wouldn't be eligible for SSI if your resources are above $2,000. But with a plan, you may set aside some resources so you would be eligible for SSI.