Fall 2003 (Word Format)

Monitoring the PASS (Progress Reviews)
How to handle changes (PASS Amendments)
2004 Updates...SGA, TWP limits
Does the PASS program work?
PASS Cadre contact information

Summer 2003 (Word Format)

This issue is the third in a series in which we will continue with "Mary's Scenario" and discuss how the PASS Specialist reviews and processes the PASS.
(In some areas, PASS applications are developed and processed by Employment Support Representatives (ESR's)

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Spring 2003 (Word Format)

This issue is the second in a series in which we "Spotlight" some important aspects of Medicaid under Section 1619(b) and show how a PASS can help an individual to become eligible for SSI and Medicaid.  We will continue with "Mary’s Scenario" and show how we would complete specific sections of her Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) application.

January 2003 (Winter) (Word Format)

Spotlight - Medicaid for the working disabled
What is the "threshold amount" ???
What is the process for establishing Medicaid eligibility under Section 1619(b)?
Putting it all together - Using a Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) to become SSI/Medicaid eligible.

Spotlight - VESID
At a glance -  PASS, "Occupational Goal"
PASS Success Story
Ticket to Work Phase 2

Spotlight -  America's One-Stop System
Did You Know?  SSA Website for kids
At a glance -  Expedited Reinstatement
Using a PASS in Transition Planning
PASS in Progress—Using a PASS to start a business

Spotlight - Work Incentive Network (WIN)
Success—"There is so much in life to do."
Did You Know?  BPAOs can help to complete a PASS
New York State leads in Ticket assignments
At a glance - Trial Work Period

Ticket to Work Final Regulations published
Employment Networks (ENs)
Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)
Overpayments (How to avoid them)
Medicaid - New York State Adopts Buy-In

Spotlight - Community Employment Office
Ticket to Work Program
Success- With a little help from a PASS
New York Works...a closer look
At a glance - SSDI beneficiary not eligible for SSI without a PASS

Spotlight - the newest ILC
PASS Explosion (PASS numbers increase)
What is a BPAO
Success - PASS helps to bring an ILC to Cortland County
Welcome!  A few words from the newest PASS Specialists
Ticket to Work…How do I get information?

Spotlight - (CIDNY)Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York, Inc.
Success - in her own words
New York Works

Spotlight - (WORC) Working Organization for Retarded Children & Adults
To 1619(b) or not to 1619(b)??? Medicaid for working disabled
PASS Facts
Success-PASS helps people to achieve their work goals
New York Works:  Who, What & Where