Will Medicare Expand Benefits for Power Wheelchair Users?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing the expanding Medicare coverage of seat elevation systems for eligible types of power wheelchairs.
Read moreThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is proposing the expanding Medicare coverage of seat elevation systems for eligible types of power wheelchairs.
Read moreHundreds of thousands of people nationwide are on waiting lists to enroll in such HCBS. A newly reintroduced bill, the Better Care Better Jobs Act, seeks to address this issue.
Read moreA newly proposed rule by the Social Security Administration could ultimately change the way "in-kind income" is defined for recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Read moreA ward of the state is a person under the government's protection. Children and adults with cognitive disabilities can become wards of the state.
Read moreOnce a person becomes a guardian, they should be aware of their responsibilities. Since the ward loses significant rights, guardians must promote their autonomy to the fullest possible extent.
Read moreIn January 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on a case addressing retroactive disability benefits for military veterans. Its decision has important implications for how soon veterans with disabilities should apply to the VA for assistance.
Read moreIn January 2023, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it would award nearly $25 million to help fund housing for people with disabilties.
Read moreFamilies who had previously sought to establish an SNT for a disabled loved one could not effectively designate a charitable organization as a remainder beneficiary. Legislation passed in late 2022 has changed this.
Read moreFor adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), intermediate care facilities may be appropriate in some situations, particularly when in-home care is not feasible.
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