Public Benefits

While there are a number of groups and resources for the parents of children with special needs, did you know that there is also an organization devoted to the siblings of these children?...

When parents of a child with special needs divorce, income and custody could negatively affect the child's government benefits. Here are several things to look for in regards to this complicated issue.

While there is no such thing as a "typical" divorce, a divorcing couple that has a child with special needs faces even more complicated issues than most, such as the impact of child support payments on the child's eligibility for SSI.

First Focus, a bipartisan advocacy group, has recently published it's Children's Budget 2008, a guide to over 180 children's programs which are funded by the federal government.

When retirement looms, many military families with children with special needs face a decision about whether or not to choose the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) retirement option. Receipt of SBP payments could jeopardize the child's eligibility for SSI and Medicaid.

Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's inuury settlement to ensure their well-being over a lifetime.

Carve out a bit of time out to cross off one to-do item that will be key to the future of your child with special needs.

Parents of children with special needs are often daunted by the different government programs that fall under "disability benefits."...

The special economic stimulus payments authorized by Congress in February will not affect the benefits of persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefits.