Public Benefits

The Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals Program (QDWI) helps disabled, low-income individuals who want to return to work continue to receieve Medicare Part A benefits.

If you are considering saying “I do” and currently receive SSDI, SSI, Medicaid, or any other disability-related benefits, getting married could impact your benefits.

A program known as PASS offers individuals with disabilities who want to work the opportunity to pursue their professional ambitions while continuing to receive their Supplemental Security Income payment.

Many people continue to work beyond retirement age, either by choice or out of necessity. But if you are receiving Social Security benefits, you need to be aware of how working can affect your benefit payments.

Special Needs 101

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is one of the major federal programs that provides monetary assistance to people with disabilities. Although the lack of strict financial standards makes SSDI benefits easier to manage once they are obtained, not everyone with...

Special Needs 101

One of the most commonly asked questions about special needs trusts is what can the trusts pay for without affecting the beneficiary's public assistance?...

Special Needs 101

Do you have a friend or loved one who receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and is unable to manage her payments? If so, you can request that the Social Security Administration name you as the...

Special Needs 101

Adults who became disabled before turning 22 may qualify for SSDI if they have a parent who meets certain qualifications.

Special Needs 101

Many Medicaid recipients don't realize that their health insurance coverage generally will not provide a full set of benefits should they require care while out of state.

Special Needs 101