SI 00870.030 Modification Of A PASS
A. POLICY -- MODIFYING A PASS
SSA will offer the individual an opportunity to modify the plan before
disapproving a PASS.
B. PROCEDURE -- MODIFYING A PASS
Follow the procedures below when offering an individual the opportunity
to modify a PASS.
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Step │Action
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1 │Identify any unresolved issue in the
│proposed plan as submitted per SI
│00870.025.
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2 │Advise the individual (or payee or
│representative) and agency, if one
│is involved and the individual has
│signed an SSA-3288, of the need to
│modify the plan. If appropriate,
│mail out the proposed revision for
│the individual's signature. Document
│the file and follow up in 15 days as
│needed.
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3 │If the individual makes the
│requested changes, go to SI
│00870.025B., step 5.
│If no response is received, make a
│follow up request. Follow up in 15
│days.
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4 │If the individual or agency responds
│by asking for additional time,
│follow up accordingly.
│If the individual neither modifies
│the plan nor requests additional
│time, go to SI 00870.025B., step 5.
│Be sure to document all contacts in
│file; retain as plan addenda.
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[Last Change: 09/00]
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