Public Benefits

As the midterm elections approach, disability rights advocates are increasingly concerned about whether all eligible voters with disabilities will, in fact, have the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.

A new report suggests that many people with disabilities will lose Medicaid coverage if their state imposes work requirements.  ...

The partial government shutdown poses numerous threats to people with disabilities, but the most immediate impact is on those who rely on the federal government for help paying their rent. ...

These tax-free savings accounts, which allow many people with disabilities or their families to save while remaining on government assistance, can make a big difference to families with special needs children.

The Social Security Administration is seeking to conduct essentially all appeals for people denied disability benefits via video conference, despite concerns from advocates that many claimants will not be able to participate by video.

A new Social Security Administration proposal would make it more difficult for people who don’t speak English to qualify for disability benefits, potentially reducing the disability rolls by more than 10,000 people...

State ABLE savings programs aren't attracting enough account holders to keep afloat financially, according to early projections.  Changes are needed, say disability advocates.  ...

A new study finds that SSDI beneficiaries in states that make it easier for those with disabilities to get Medigap policies are substantially healthier than those in states that restrict access for those under age 65.

Members of the extended family and friends can also make gifts to a special needs trust once it has been set up.