Public Benefits

ABLE accounts are a great new savings tool for individuals with disabilities, but not all people with disabilities are eligible to open these accounts. ...

ABLE accounts, new savings plans for people with special needs to save for disability related expenses, may be used for an even broader array of products and services than many beneficiaries may realize.  ...

For many people with disabilities, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) - aka food stamps - is an invaluable lifeline.

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. ...

Many people with disability income owe student loans.  There’s a process that allows people with disabilities to discharge student loans completely – and it’s cost-free.

You may have heard the terms "special" needs trust and "supplemental" needs trust and wondered what the difference is. The short answer is that there's no difference. Here's the long answer.

An attorney may not be necessary if you're completing the initial application and have the relevant documentation being requested. But mistakes can cause an application to be denied and require a hearing.

If you are the main person managing the care of the beneficiary of a special needs trust, have you planned yet for a time when you may no longer be able to perform this crucial role?...

ABLE accounts, the tax-free savings accounts for people with disabilities, can be used in many creative ways to make a big difference to families with special needs children. Take a look at some of the practical uses.