Our long term readers know that every January, our team loves to remind our clients and friends to review their Special Needs and Estate plans for updates. As our children grow and develop (and conquer
Takeaways Is it possible to qualify for Social Security benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) without a birth certificate? The short answer is yes. However, it may depend on what evidence you are able to provide to the
Takeaways Starting January 1, 2026, more individuals with disabilities will be eligible to open tax-advantaged ABLE accounts, thanks to an update to federal law. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act will extend the maximum age at
Takeaways Every day, 2,300 people are reported missing in the United States. When an adult with a cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disability goes missing, they can be especially vulnerable to bad actors or accidents. If lost, intellectually
It’s time for our resident holiday expert, Kate Schye, to share this year’s tips for the families we serve! We hope you enjoy these tips as much as Kate enjoyed personally testing and visiting each
Takeaways Many people who rely on intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services are not receiving the level of service they should receive. In part, experts say this is because for the past several years private equity firms
Takeaways In 2014, the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act established tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities to cover qualified disability-related expenses. With an ABLE account, eligible people with disabilities can put aside
Takeaways For many parents of children with special needs, caregiving is not a temporary role but a lifelong responsibility. This role can be deeply meaningful and filled with love, yet it often comes at a
Takeaways The Challenge of Needs-Based Benefits More than one in three people with disabilities rely on Medicaid, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Jointly funded by states and the federal government, Medicaid is a public assistance program that
Takeaways A slight raise in benefits payments is coming in 2026 for Americans who rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Every October, the Social Security Administration
