Home Ownership for People With DisabilitiesMarch 1, 2024Government Benefits, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust, Supplemental Security IncomeHome ownership for people with disabilities often requires accommodations for their unique needs. In many cases, group living facilities may…Read More
What Is the Social Security Disability 5-Year Rule?February 28, 2024Government Benefits, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, Special Needs Planning, Supplemental Security IncomeWhen you apply or reapply for SSDI benefits, it’s important to understand the Social Security Disability 5-year rule. There are…Read More
Do Personal Injury Settlements Affect SSDI or SSI Benefits?February 24, 2024Government Benefits, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust, Supplemental Security IncomeThe answer to how personal injury settlements affect SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits depends…Read More
A Social Security Disability Spousal Benefits Loophole for CaregiversFebruary 15, 2024Government Benefits, Social Security Disability Insurance, Special Needs PlanningAn individual who has retired may apply to begin receiving Social Security retirement benefits. If they have a child with…Read More
Planning for Young and Adult Children With Special NeedsFebruary 1, 2024Estate Planning, Government Benefits, Guardianship, Life Care Planning, Medicaid, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust, Supplemental Security IncomeYoung and adult children with special needs may have a developmental disorder, such as autism, ADHD, or Asperger’s syndrome. They…Read More
Lifetime Money Management for Children With DisabilitiesFebruary 1, 2024Estate Planning, Government Benefits, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs TrustChildren with disabilities present a unique challenge for parents who are looking to engage in estate planning. For one, you…Read More
Summer CampsJanuary 31, 2024Events, Special Needs PlanningBelieve it or not, summer will soon be approaching and camp registration is already underway! Summer camps can be a…Read More
A Parent’s Situation Can Shift Child’s SSI to SSDI BenefitsJanuary 31, 2024Government Benefits, Medicaid, Social Security Disability Insurance, Special Needs Planning, Supplemental Security IncomeBecause of their disability, a person receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may not have worked long enough to qualify for Social…Read More
How Gift Cards Could Affect SSI BenefitsJanuary 20, 2024Government Benefits, Medicaid, Special Needs Planning, Special Needs Trust, Supplemental Security IncomeSpecial events like holidays and birthdays often include gift-giving. Gift cards are a convenient and common choice. According to Capital…Read More
SSI Settlement: Recipients Get Relief After Landmark SettlementJanuary 17, 2024Government Benefits, Special Needs Planning, Supplemental Security IncomeThe COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc worldwide in the realms of health care, education, the economy, and beyond. For seniors and…Read More