SSI and SSDI

As with most things that sound too good to be true, so-called "Sole Benefit Trusts" can come with a big catch for the person with special needs.

Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) recently introduced legislation that would greatly expand affordable housing options under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 811 program for people with disabilities.

In certain circumstances the Social Security Administration will fast-track a disability benefits application through a process known as Compassionate Allowances, usually because the applicant is suffering from a severe disability that may be life-threatening.

While there is no such thing as a "typical" divorce, a divorcing couple that has a child with special needs faces even more complicated issues than most, such as the impact of child support payments on the child's eligibility for SSI.

When retirement looms, many military families with children with special needs face a decision about whether or not to choose the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) retirement option. Receipt of SBP payments could jeopardize the child's eligibility for SSI and Medicaid.

Here are some important points to consider before finalizing your child's inuury settlement to ensure their well-being over a lifetime.

Carve out a bit of time out to cross off one to-do item that will be key to the future of your child with special needs.

Parents of children with special needs are often daunted by the different government programs that fall under "disability benefits."...

The special economic stimulus payments authorized by Congress in February will not affect the benefits of persons receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or other federal benefits.