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Do My Social Security Benefits Change If I Am Now Injured?
I have been on Social Security for about seven years. Since I started my Social Security benefits, I have had a serious accident and lost the use of the fingers on my right hand. Do my benefits change with this injury?...
Read moreDo People With Disabilities Get Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption?
I'm on disability. If I pay for a car in cash, including the taxes, can I get those taxes back? I'm a 100 % disabled veteran with other qualified tax exemptions. What are the rules and how can I qualify...
Read moreDoes Bipolar Diagnosis Qualify for VA or SSI/SSDI Benefits?
I was diagnosed as passive/aggressive in the Navy (1971), and a psychiatrist recently confirmed my condition as Bipolar. With medication, I still have suicidal ideation. Do I qualify for VA or SSI/SSDI benefits?...
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SSI & Medicaid vs Retirement Benefits for Special Needs
Are State Grants for Disabled Children Taxable to Parents?
Are payments made to parents from state grant funds for health care services provided to children with disabilities taxable to the parent? ...
Read moreCan I Keep My Child with Special Needs at Home after I Pass?
How can I keep my daughter with special needs in my home if I pass? Will insurance pay for live-in care rather than a group home? My son would live with her if he could get help from government benefits.
Read moreSNT Beneficiary: Will a One-time Disbursement Hurt Benefits?
I am currently a beneficiary of a special needs trust (SNT) who also receives public benefits, and I am wondering if I can legally get a one-time disbursement without affecting the benefits on which I rely.
Read moreCan I Have a Special Needs Trust If I Am Not Disabled?
Can someone have a special needs trust if they don't have any disabilities? Other trust options may be more helpful depending on a person's unique situation. Without a disability, a special needs trust isn’t necessary. ...
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