For families navigating the complexities of raising a child with special needs, long-term financial planning is more than a goal—it’s a necessity. If you’re a member of the Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), you may
Takeaways One of the nation’s largest federal programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits if you qualify as “insured.” This means you have worked and paid enough Social Security taxes into the system. Qualifying for SSDI
Takeaways Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a developmental condition that affects how people communicate, behave, and interact with others. Public understanding of autism has evolved significantly in recent years, moving away from outdated
Takeaways Parents of children with autism are all too familiar with the challenges and rewards of raising a child with autism. Children with autism may struggle in social settings and with feeling comfortable leaving their
Takeaways For the tens of millions of Americans living with a disability, financial hardship often accompanies the physical and emotional challenges they can face on the path to full participation in society. Many disabled individuals
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced its plan to cease issuing paper checks for benefits payments as of this fall. The SSA indicated that it would require all recipients of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability
Takeaways The United States Census reports that over 3 million American children live with a disability. When reaching adulthood, these individuals and their families turn their focus to housing options that offer support and foster independence. According
Takeaways Managing a special needs trust comes with significant responsibilities, particularly when investing the trust’s assets. A trustee must ensure that the trust’s resources are used to enhance the beneficiary’s quality of life while preserving
Takeaways Raising children takes a great deal of time, energy, and money. According to 2022 data, the average estimated cost of raising a child born in 2015 from birth to age 17 was more than $300,000.
Takeaways The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently been undergoing significant shifts, the effects of which still haven’t been fully realized. The changes include a drastic reduction in SSA personnel and a reversal on Biden-era overpayment rules. Meanwhile,
