by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 29, 2021 | News
Communication is one of the most important tools for containing the spread of COVID-19. As the highly transmissible Delta variant continues to spread, reliable information about the disease and how to protect oneself and one’s community from infection are critically...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 28, 2021 | News
After a Medicaid recipient dies, the state must attempt to recoup from his or her estate whatever benefits it paid for the recipient’s care. This is called “estate recovery.” For most Medicaid recipients, their house is the only asset available, but there are...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 23, 2021 | News
Speaking at the 2020 ASNP Annual Meeting, ASNP member Melanie Marmion discussed how the SECURE Act’s new rules regarding retirement accounts are “a game changer” for special needs planning. In her presentation, “SECURE Act and Special Needs Planning: The Latest...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 21, 2021 | News
The Social Security trustees are projecting that due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic the Social Security trust fund will be depleted in 2033 — one year earlier than the previous estimates. Once the fund is depleted, Social Security...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 16, 2021 | News
Among the costs of caring for a dependent with special needs are the fees for professional advice. Some families are tempted to save on these costs by setting up a plan on their own. This can be attractive because so much information is available online, free of...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Sep 7, 2021 | News
All older Americans are vulnerable to financial abuse, but there are certain circumstances that make someone more likely to be scammed. An online survey can help older adults (or their caregivers) assess their risk of being exploited based on how they make financial...
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