Public Benefits

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

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.

Uniform Transfer to Minors Act accounts are an easy, efficient way for family members to set aside money for children. But these accounts can also cause serious problems for SSI beneficiaries when the account funds suddenly become available resources.

As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (aka the stimulus bill), Congress has authorized one-time $250 payments to most Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries.

A new survey of nearly 4,000 Medicare beneficiaries has found that Medicare beneficiaries who are younger than 65 receive fewer medical services, have a harder time paying for the medical care that they do receive, and are more likely to...

President Obama recently signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, better known as the second economic stimulus plan, into law. Here is a summary of some of the key provisions designed to help people with special needs.

The federal government has designed a new Web site, HealthCare.gov, that helps people, including those with special needs, navigate the new health insurance law.

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.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients must adhere to very strict rules regarding how much income they can receive in any given month or risk losing benefits.