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What Is the Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals...
Medicare Savings Programs help people with disabilities obtain assistance from their state in covering their Medicare costs. The Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals Program (QDWI) is one such... Read More > -
Supported Decision-Making as an Alternative to Guardianship...
For some people with disabilities, a guardianship or conservatorship would be overly restrictive. Supported decision-making can be an alternative to unnecessary guardianships. It allows disabled... Read More > -
A Warning for Medicaid Beneficiaries Traveling Out of State...
Access to affordable health care through the Medicaid program is one of the great benefits afforded to most recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). In many states, full Medicaid coverage is... Read More > -
Accessory Dwelling Units Promote Independence Near Family...
Many families of individuals with special needs want to foster their loved ones’ independence. Some may find that their loved one is happiest with a personal living space, as independent living... Read More > -
Before You Say ‘I Do’: 5 Questions to Ask Your...
If you are considering saying “I do” and currently receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, or any other disability-related benefits,... Read More > -
Is a Qualified Disability Trust Right For Your Estate Plan?...
Many individuals engaging in estate planning opt to create a third-party special needs trust to provide for their loved one living with a disability. However, did you know that these trusts may... Read More > -
Most Who Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance Are ...
Living with a disability is tough enough, but so is obtaining income support through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) — especially without help from professionals who know how... Read More > -
Mainstream Vouchers Can Help People With Disabilities, and...
Mainstream vouchers provide federally funded housing assistance to persons aged 18 to 61 with a disability, who are homeless, are living in an institution, or are at risk of homelessness or... Read More > -
Should You Consider A Guardianship or Conservatorship for...
Many relatives or caretakers of loved ones living with a disability may at some point need to be able to exert more control over their family member’s personal affairs. For parents of children... Read More >