Because of her disability, a person receiving SSI may not have worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits on her own work record, but many SSI beneficiaries who became disabled prior to turning 22 years...
A notorious Kentucky attorney who called himself "Mr. Social Security" has been indicted in federal court after an ongoing FBI investigation uncovered evidence that he worked with doctors and an administrative law judge to procure hundreds of millions of dollars...
Personal care assistants (PCAs) may be an option to give caregivers needed help. Most states provide personal care services through their Medicaid programs to help families manage the daily care of children, adults and the elderly with long-term disabilities. ...
A little-known provision in the Social Security regulations allows the spouse of a retiree to also receive Social Security benefits, even if he has not yet reached retirement age, so long as he is caring for a child with disabilities...
I am the new Representative Payee for a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary. The beneficiary was overpaid for over a year and now the Social Security Administration (SSA) is seeking repayment. When and how should I pursue the previous Rep...
Over the past several years, crowdfunding and personal fundraising have become popular ways to raise money for people in need. Unfortunately, when crowdfunding sites are established for people with special needs who are receiving disability or medical benefits, even with...
If your child receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and is going to turn 18, you should talk with your special needs planner about some important changes that could significantly impact your child's SSI benefit.
Can a special needs trust pay for the beneficiary's doctor-prescribed special diet?...
One of the greatest challenges for many individuals with disabilities is finding a safe, clean, and affordable place to live. A new guide can help applicants and their advocates understand the complicated "Section 8" housing program. ...
