Public Benefits

Taking care of a loved one with special needs can be exhausting and stressful. Here are some ways to take care of yourself and make sure you can take care of your loved one.

National Authority on Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Brings Fresh Ideas and More than Three Decades of Experience to the Association.

The Social Security Administration recently issued its 2009 Cost of Living Adjustments, which result in slightly larger Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) awards for 2009, amongst other changes.

While President-elect Obama's initial focus will doubtless be the economy when he takes office, those with special needs should be able to look forward to initiatives that will create positive change.

A Florida non-profit organization has begun a petition drive urging Congress to offer a tax credit to families of children with special needs to assist with the costs of obtaining guardianship.

What will your child do after "aging out" of special education? If your child hopes to join the workforce, even part time, planning will be key.

Several members of Congress have re-introduced legislation that would put in place a long-term care insurance program for adults with special needs.

While Social Security Disabled Adult Children's Benefits (DAC) benefits are a great option for many children with special needs, recipients need to be careful that they do not lose their Medicaid benefits.

A group of individuals with special needs has filed a class action lawsuit against the state of Illinois under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), asking the state to permit them to receive long-term care services at home rather than...