The Social Security Administration (SSA) often makes mistakes when calculating Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, and when it does it is very difficult for a beneficiary to challenge the error because the SSA does not have a uniform system for...
People suffering from a range of serious disabilities often must wait months or even years for federal disability benefits, even if they are clearly eligible. But thanks to a program called Compassionate Allowances, those suffering from specific conditions can have...
I am currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and my mother, with the help of her attorney, has set up a special needs trust for me. Do I necessarily need a special needs trust and would an inheritance jeopardize...
To help consumers navigate the process of opening newly available savings accounts for families of people with disabilities, the ABLE National Resource Center has launched an education and information campaign called #ABLEtoSave. ...
Here are a couple of tricks for determining the type of disability benefit someone is receiving, short of finding the disability award letter or contacting the Social Security Administration directly.
Through its “Build Your Future” online tool, The Arc helps adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families plan ahead so they can live as independently as possible throughout their lives. ...
ABLE accounts are a relatively new planning tool available to individuals with disabilities. Here are details on the ABLE account programs of three states that allow out-of-state residents to open accounts. ...
Four nationally known elder law attorneys will present a free webinar on the new legislative and legal landscape followiing the election of President Trump and identify planning and other steps those with special needs and the elderly can take to preserve quality of health...
At a recent webinar, members of the Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) discussed the possible impact on people with special needs of legislation crafted by House Republicans to replace Obamacare. ...
