Probe Finds Nursing Homes Are 'Dumping Ground' for Mentally Ill
In an apparent violation of federal law, states are increasingly using nursing homes to house young and middle-age people with mental illnesses.
Read moreIn an apparent violation of federal law, states are increasingly using nursing homes to house young and middle-age people with mental illnesses.
Read moreIf you or a loved one has a visual impairment and receives some form of Social Security benefit (which includes SSDI and SSI), or if you have a visual impairment and serve as a representative payee for someone who receives...
Read moreWhen you are looking into setting up a special needs trust, there are a few important questions you need to ask, especially when it comes to picking a trustee.
Read moreIndividuals with special needs lost one of their fiercest defenders when Harriet McBryde Johnson died June 4 at age 50.
Read moreIf you are thinking about moving to another state with your child, or if your child has grown up and is moving to another state, provisions in your child's special needs trust may no longer be applicable.
Read moreAn overlooked portion of recent Medicare legislation promises Medicare recipients greater access to mental health benefits.
Read moreWhile there is no such thing as a "typical" divorce, a divorcing couple that has a child with special needs faces even more complicated issues than most, such as the impact of child support payments on the child's eligibility for SSI.
Read moreA recent New York case highlights the importance of planning in advance for a child with special needs, as well as of choosing the proper advocate for your child.
Read moreHere are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's inuury settlement to ensure their well-being over a lifetime.
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