Public Benefits

California, New York, and other state and city governments are enacting legislation to combat discrimination by landlords against people who pay rent with Section 8 vouchers, including many people with disabilities.  ...

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.

In a groundbreaking development, a new law directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to create a bill of rights for passengers with disabilities.

Under the new tax law, people whose student loan debt is discharged due to disability will no longer be taxed on the discharged income, potentially saving them tens of thousands of dollars.

New charges against a disability attorney who dubbed himself "Mr. Social Security" can move forward, while thousands of former clients remain in limbo...

Although Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients are subject to rigid asset limits, the federal government has provided a few avenues for beneficiaries to earn extra income.  ...

In guidance released to state Medicaid agencies, the Trump administration announced January 11 that it would allow states to experiment with creating work requirements. ...

What portion of a lawsuit award or settlement can go to the state to reimburse Medicaid? The new congressional budget deal finally clarifies the situation.

A new report highlights the severe burdens faced by SSI recipients in trying to obtain affordable housing.