Supported Living Services: A Guide for Families
Learn what supported living services are, who they help, what supports are included, how Medicaid HCBS waivers may pay, and how to find and evaluate programs for adults with disabilities.
Read moreLearn what supported living services are, who they help, what supports are included, how Medicaid HCBS waivers may pay, and how to find and evaluate programs for adults with disabilities.
Read moreAccessible housing means having a home you can enter, move around in, and use safely day to day and in an emergency. For many people with disabilities, accessible housing can be the difference between living independently and needing daily assistance...
Read moreThere are two credit cards in my name that were used to buy items for and used by the beneficiary of a special needs trust (SNT). Can money in the SNT be used to pay these credit cards off?...
Read moreIf your child's autism clinic stops accepting Medicaid, act fast. Learn your rights, how to find a new provider, and how to document and appeal to protect medically necessary applied behavior analysis (ABA) and related services. ...
Read moreLearning that your child has a developmental disability can feel overwhelming. Many families are suddenly asked to make decisions while also trying to understand medical terms, school processes, and available supports. Online resources can be a practical starting point.
Read moreDue to Medicaid expansion and a rise in autism diagnoses, applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy has seen huge spending increases as well as fraud, making it vital for parents to ensure high-quality care.
Read moreMy son is on Social Security Disability Insurance, the California 250 percent Working Disabled Program (WDP), and Medicaid. Can I pay a bill for him directly to a vendor each month and keep his benefits intact?...
Read moreOne of the most practical uses of an ABLE account is paying housing costs such as rent and utilities directly while staying aligned with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid rules.
Read moreLearn about common types of disabilities, including physical, sensory, speech and language, and intellectual or developmental.
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