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Young adults with disabilities may face numerous barriers when reaching adulthood, from finding employment to securing housing. A transition plan can support a successful shift to adulthood.
Read moreAugust signifies National Make-a-Will Month. For the one in five families who care for children with special needs, estate planning is crucial.
Read moreMillions of lives are touched by autism. New developments in technology could help diagnose children earlier and provide additional support.
Read morePeople with special needs may qualify for a variety of government benefits, including Medicaid and Medicare. What's the difference?...
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Guardianship can provide parents of children with special needs a way to protect their child's financial and medical well-being even after they have turned 18.
Read moreWhat happens if you come into money that pushes you over the income limit for SSI or Medicaid? The answer may be to consider a pooled trust.
Read moreWhat is special needs planning, and what options can help people with disabilities?...
Read moreFunds held in a properly drafted special needs trust will not affect a SSI or Medicaid recipient's benefits. However, funds disbursed in a manner that violates SSI or Medicaid rules can impact these benefits.
Read moreA special needs trust can allow individuals with special needs to preserve assets that will enhance their quality of life while allowing them to remain eligible for needs-based public benefits like Medicaid and SSI.
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