The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP)
Military members who have a dependent living with a disability may face unique challenges. Their loved one may need special medical care or tailored educational services.
Food Will No Longer Count as Income for SSI Recipients
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major change regarding how it calculates In-Kind Support and Maintenance for recipients of Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. [...]
Will I Lose My Disability if I Work Part-Time?
By participating in the trial work period (TWP), you can preserve your benefits while you explore whether returning to work is right for you. This can delay the end of benefits, [...]
How Owning a Recreational Vehicle May Impact Your Benefits
You may not realize that owning an RV could impact your government benefits, especially Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.
Study: Hiring Family to Care for Children With Disabilities
A recent study in Colorado showed that hiring family members as certified nursing assistants can be effective in providing consistent care for children with disabilities.
Should a Special Needs Trust End If Beneficiary Recovers?
One question that typically comes up when an attorney is drafting a special needs trust for a beneficiary whose disability may end at some point is whether the attorney can write a clause into [...]
