Questions & Answers

Can one or both grandparents of a special needs grandchild put their primary residence in a trust with his mother as trustee in Wisconsin? And can it be considered a divestment for the grandparents if they need to go on Medicaid...

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SSA asked me to apply for my husband's retirement benefits for our 21-year-old twins receiving SSI benefits for special needs. Should they exchange the SSI & Medicaid for higher payments and less Medicare coverage?...

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• Medicaid

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.

My father is in a nursing home and receives Medicaid. My mother just passed away a month ago, and the nursing home informed me they will be requesting his disability income. I have a sister who also receives disability off...

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• Special Needs Planning

Can my disabled son keep his current medical plan that he has with Medicaid when he qualifies for Medicare early next year? My son is a Disabled Adult Child and is collecting SSI on the work record of my husband,...

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• Medicaid
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• Medicare

I am on SSDI, Medicare, and Medicaid. I received a $6,000 inheritance. How do I handle this and not lose my benefits?...

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• Medicare
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• Medicaid

My daughter's first-party special needs trust was paying for several services that weren't covered by Medicaid.  I know that if my daughter dies, the state has the right to recover funds from my daughter's trust for Medicaid services that it...

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• Medicaid

I receive Medicaid due to a disability in my resident state. How long can I be out of state before losing Medicaid benefits? What are the rules for benefits in other states and how easily can I get benefits elsewhere? ...

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• Health Care
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• Public Benefits
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• Medicaid

Most parents of children with special needs are well-versed when it comes to their child's government benefits. But how does the parent's estate plan affect their child's benefits and how can problems be avoided? ...

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• Medicaid