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At a Glance
- You must include a list of planned monthly expenditures
- Costs must be reasonable
- Provide cost calculations when possible
- List providers of services
Learn more about Unapprovable
Expenses.
Does Supported Employment Qualify
as an Excludable Expense?
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The PASS must state how the money set aside will be spent to achieve the
occupational objective. A list must be included of monthly planned expenditures
by grouping or category with an explanation of their connection to the occupational
objective. Expenses necessary for achieving the goal must be reasonable
in price to be approved. Cost estimates for goods and services which indicate
how the cost were calculated should be included. Providers should be indicated
when known. Goods and services under the PASS may be bought outright, rented
or leased. In the case of an item of unusual value is to be purchased, the
PASS must include a satisfactory justification as to why less expensive
alternatives will not suffice. Some examples of items that may qualify as
PASS expenditures include:
- Supported employment services such as job development and job coach
services
- Equipment, supplies, operating capital, and inventory required to
establish a business
- Tuition, books, supplies and all fees and costs imposed by or in
connection with an educational or occupational training facility including
tutoring, counseling, etc.
- Attendant care
- Child care
- Additional costs incurred for room and board away from principal
residence that is required to attend educational, training, employment,
trade or business activities
- Equipment or tools either specific to individuals' conditions or
designed for general use (i.e., for individuals without disabilities)
- Dues and publications for academic or professional purposes
- Uniforms, specialized clothing, safety equipment (everyday clothing
is NOT allowable)
- Basic life skills training if currently pursuing an occupational
objective and the training is necessary for attaining the objective
- Medical and social services
- Operational or access modifications to buildings or vehicles to accommodate
disabilities
- Least costly alternatives for transportation including
- Public transportation and common carriers
- Hire of private or commercial carriers
- Assistance with purchase of a private vehicle
- Preparation fees for developing a PASS
- Licenses, certifications and permits required for employment (government-imposed
penalties, fines, or income taxes are not allowable.)
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