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Use of Prepaid Debit Cards by Special Needs Trust Beneficiaries
Administrator-managed prepaid debit cards offer beneficiaries of special needs trusts greater independence, but up till now such cards existed in a regulatory gray area.
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"Mr. Social Security" Now Faces 255 Years in Prison; His Clients Must Once Again Prove Their Disability
New charges against a disability attorney who dubbed himself "Mr. Social Security" can move forward, while thousands of former clients remain in limbo...
Read moreNew Rules for Appeals of Private Disability Insurance Claims Go Into Effect
Under new Department of Labor regulations that go into effect April 2, workers filing for private disability benefits should have a more transparent and fairer appeals process.
Read moreManaging Medical Bills and Insurance Paperwork: 7 Tips for Maximizing Reimbursement
The president of a medical bill management firm offers helpful hints on managing medical bills and health insurance claims paperwork.
Read moreStates Increasingly Looking to Managed Care for Long-Term Care Services
More state Medicaid agencies are shifting to managed care models to provide long-term care services, sparking a backlash from disability and elder rights advocates, particularly in Iowa and Kansas.
Read moreThe Advantages and Disadvantages of Structured Settlements
When victims win personal injury lawsuits, obtaining the award is only half the battle. Of equal, or greater, importance is constructing the settlement in a way that best protects the individual's long-term interests.
Read moreDirectory of ABLE Account Programs by State
Visitors to SpecialNeedsAnswers can now use a directory of state ABLE account programs. ...
Read moreReport: Affordable Housing "Virtually Impossible" for Single SSI Recipients
A new report highlights the severe burdens faced by SSI recipients in trying to obtain affordable housing.
Read moreMedicaid Recipients Can Keep More of Award Due to Deal
What portion of a lawsuit award or settlement can go to the state to reimburse Medicaid? The new congressional budget deal finally clarifies the situation.
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