by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Apr 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
With a new commissioner at the helm, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been announcing several policy changes in recent weeks. For example, one such shift in policy includes a decision to remove food from countable income for recipients of Supplemental...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Apr 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
Today, more than 10 million people in the United States qualify for Medicaid because of a disability. This government assistance program, in place since the 1960s, helps cover the cost of medical care for those living on low income. However, Medicaid’s strict rules...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major change regarding how it calculates In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) for recipients of Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. Beginning later this year, the SSA will no longer count “free food” as...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
People with disabilities often require housing that accommodates their unique needs. In many cases, group living facilities may be appropriate, with the group environment providing stability and support. In other cases, the person with special needs requires a...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
A fiduciary is an individual or entity that has been entrusted with the duty to act in the best interest of another party. This relationship is characterized by trust, confidence, and reliance on the fiduciary to act ethically and responsibly. Fiduciaries are legally...
by The Academy of Special Needs Planners | Mar 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Do you need the assistance of an attorney or other professional to file for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? For completing the initial application, the short answer is probably “no.” Note, however, that people who get professional help with their...
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