Congress Reverses Recent Changes to the Kiddie Tax
A major bipartisan bill, signed into law by President Trump in December, includes significant tax changes for people with assets in a special needs trust for a minor.
Program That Helps People with Disabilities Move Out of Institutions Temporarily Re-Authorized
Congress has temporarily extended the federal government’s largest grant program that helps states transfer people with disabilities from institutions into independent living arrangements.
Proposed Rule Could Make Proving Housing Discrimination Against Those with Disabilities Harder
It could soon be significantly harder for people with disabilities to pursue discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act if new federal regulations take effect.
SSA Issues Controversial Proposal That Could Cut Hundreds of Thousands From Disability Rolls
Advocates are warning that a little-noticed proposed rule change could result in hundreds of thousands of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) [...]
New Retirement Law Changes Special Needs Planning
Just before the end of 2019, Congress passed a spending bill that includes significant changes to retirement savings accounts. For families with special needs members, these changes will have [...]
Social Security Payments Rise Slightly for 2020
This year's cost-of-living increase for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance recipients is just 1.6 percent, a sharp drop from last year's 2.8 percent increase.
Crowdfunding for Special Needs Individuals: Good, Bad, or “It’s Complicated”?
While crowdfunding through such outlets as GoFundMe or Kickstarterthis can be a quick and effective way of raising money for a person with specials needs, it could also have a negative impact [...]
