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The announcement about the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2024 is now out, and it's good news for disability benefits recipients.

I have named short-term and long-term guardians for a minor special needs child. My understanding is that will avoid guardianship proceedings in court. Can I do the same once the child is over 18, or do I have to go...

Some students need a tailored educational plan to make the most of their time in school. A 504 plan may be the best way for parents and guardians to support their child’s academic career and maximize their success.

Workplace injuries and deaths can have severe consequences. Injured workers often must take time away from work, and disabilities they incur may prevent them from returning to their jobs. Medical care and funeral expenses can be costly.

My daughter lives in HUD-supported housing, and her rent is 30% of her income. It appears that in 2024 distributions from SNTs will count as income, except for distributions of trust principal or when used to pay for health and medical care expenses...

Can there be two separate special needs trusts opened for a disabled child about to be an adult? One opened by the parents to protect assets that the disabled adult will inherit as well as funds from parents to supplement...

Individuals with certain disabilities may be able to secure disability benefits through the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you or a loved one have bipolar disorder, you may wonder whether the SSA considers bipolar disorder a disability.

Intellectual or developmental disability, known as IDD, affects approximately 7.39 million people in the United States. Typically present at birth or onsetting in childhood, IDDs adversely impact a person's physical, neurological, or emotional development.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added 12 new medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances Program.