Disability Issues

The Senate and House have cleared the passage of a year-end $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that will affect people with disabilities on several fronts.

Despite support from both sides of the aisle and appeals from disability advocates across the country, proposed legislation intended to offer greater financial support to millions of older adults and people with disabilities is not part of Congress' year-end spending package.

Since it was established in 2005, the Medicaid Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program has given people with disabilities the choice between living in a long-term care facility or receiving care in their home or a community-based setting.

If you are permanently unable to work due to a disability, you may be able to obtain a total and permanent disability (TPD) discharge of your federal student loan debt.

While a guardian can support the protected person by making important decisions, in some cases, an individual may wish to change or dissolve the arrangement.

A sole benefit trust is a helpful estate planning tool if your family has cross-generational support needs. If a senior with more than $2,000 in assets wants to apply for Medicaid - but also wants to provide for a disabled relative...

If you or your loved one are facing a guardianship or conservatorship case in court, consider contacting an attorney for assistance.

People living with a disability have the right to engage in full-time, part-time work, or self-employment.

Lois Curtis - known as "L.C." in a historic disability rights case - has died. She passed away from cancer at her home in November 2022 at age 55.