Do I Still Qualify for Medicaid and SSI If I Have an SNT?
If I create a special needs trust, will I remain eligible for Medicaid and SSI?...
Read moreIf I create a special needs trust, will I remain eligible for Medicaid and SSI?...
Read moreWill a special needs trustĀ (or supplemental needs trust) allow my loved one with disabilitiesĀ to receive gifts or other money without losing their eligibility for their government benefits? My family wants to help.
Read moreWhen it comes to child care the military generally tries to help families with special needs in a variety of ways.
Read moreUnder federal law, you may have a disability for purposes of anti-discrimination laws but still not qualify as "disabled" when it comes time to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid.
Read moreKatie Beckett, who recently passed away at the age of 34, quite literally gave her name to a Medicaid waiver program that has allowed thousands of children like her to move out of hospitals and into their communities.
Read moreWhen you add a special needs trust to a financial aid calculation, things can get complicated because the regulations governing federal financial aid don't do a very good job of distinguishing special needs trusts from other types of trusts.
Read moreAs part of this year's landmark healthcare reform law, the federal government is offering an insurance plan for people who have been denied private insurance due to a pre-existing medical condition. Most states will soon follow with plans of their...
Read moreLast month we discussed some initial things that every trustee of a special needs trust should do upon learning that the primary beneficiary has passed away. Now, we'll explore additional steps to consider when closing out the trust.
Read moreIf you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid benefits, receipt of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) could cause you to lose your SSI or Medicaid benefits.
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