I can already feel the world around us coming to life with Thanksgiving messages of gratitude. Social media filled with curated posts of smiling families, gratitude jars, and reflections on silver linings. There’s a lot
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
Takeaways The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, enacted in 2014, revolutionized financial planning for people with disabilities by allowing them to save money in tax-advantaged accounts without jeopardizing their eligibility for critical public benefits
Takeaways The Trump administration has proposed rescinding a Biden-era rule that expanded eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Under the proposed rule, hundreds of thousands of SSI recipients, including many disabled adults and children, would have their
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities face significant barriers to meaningful employment. In Illinois, just 10-15% of those seeking competitive, integrated jobs are employed. Stigma and outdated misconceptions around this specific population’s abilities often are
Takeaways The modern family is no longer defined by the nuclear model. Today, blended families — where one or both partners bring children from previous relationships — are increasingly common. So-called “nontraditional” families, including blended
Takeaways Preparing a comprehensive estate plan to protect a child with special needs can be an emotional roller coaster. On the one hand, parents should be relieved that they are taking steps to guarantee that
Takeaways If you’ve had a health insurance claim denied, you’re not alone. Of the more than 5 billion payment claims filed each year, health insurance companies deny about 850 million of them, according to claim
A comprehensive list of questions for individuals with special needs and their families to ask when choosing a group home.
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
