Form SSA-545-BK. Plan for Achieving Self-Support

Form SSA-545-BK, the Plan for Achieving Self-Support, is used by individuals with disabilities to outline their plans for achieving self-support through employment or education. The main purpose is to help individuals with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) develop a plan to become financially self-supporting.

For example, individuals with disabilities can use this form to detail their goals, resources, and steps they will take to achieve self-sufficiency. The benefits include assisting individuals with disabilities in pursuing education or employment opportunities and reducing their dependence on disability benefits.

The parties involved are individuals with disabilities and the SSA. The form consists of sections where individuals can describe their goals, the resources they will use, and the services or support they require to achieve self-support. Accurate and thoughtful planning is essential for a successful outcome when using this form.