New Medicaid Work Requirements: What Older Adults and Families Need to Know
May 11, 2026
In 2025, Congress passed a sweeping federal spending law widely referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1). Among its many provisions are significant changes to the Medicaid program, including the introduction of nationwide work requirements for many Medicaid recipients. States must implement these requirements by January 1, 2027, although some states […]
Donald Dennison Authors Article for Exceptional Parent Magazine
March 26, 2026
Turning 18 is a major milestone, but for parents of children with special needs, it also brings critical legal and financial decisions. In his latest article featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine, Donald Dennison outlines what families should consider before their child reaches adulthood, from decision-making authority and government benefits to special needs trusts and long-term […]
Shawna Brown and Dan Stone Co-Author Article on Disability and the Age of Majority for Exceptional Parent Magazine
November 5, 2025
When a child with disabilities turns 18, parents are often surprised to learn that their child is legally considered an adult — even if they cannot make critical medical, financial, or personal decisions. In their latest article in the November issue of Exceptional Parent magazine, Shawna Brown and Dan Stone, Elder Law and Special Needs […]
Arla Cahill Authors Article on Basic Rights in Special Education for Exceptional Parent Magazine
October 9, 2025
“Parents of children with disabilities face numerous challenges in securing the appropriate educational services and support their children need to thrive academically.” In the October issue of Exceptional Parent magazine, Arla Cahill, Chair of Education Law and Co-Chair of Special Needs at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, discusses the basic rights in Special Education that every parent […]
Richard Miller and Shawna Brown Co-Author Article on Special Needs Trusts for Exceptional Parent Magazine
September 26, 2025
Richard Miller, Esq., Co-Chair, and Shawna Brown, Esq., Counsel in the Special Needs Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, co-authored an article in the September issue of Exceptional Parent magazine on an important topic: Special Needs Trusts. In the piece, they explain:🔹 The different types of special needs trusts🔹 Why selecting the right trustee is […]
Shawna Brown Authors Guardianship Article for Exceptional Parent Magazine
July 2, 2025
Former talk show host Wendy Williams has been in the headlines lately due to her court-ordered Guardianship—bringing national attention to a topic that many families quietly face every day. In the May issue of Exceptional Parent magazine, Shawna Kirchner Brown, Esq., Counsel in the Elder Law and Special Needs Practice Groups at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, […]
Arla D. Cahill Re-Elected as President of the Employment Horizons Board of Trustees for Third Term
February 3, 2025
Congratulations to Arla D. Cahill, Esq., Co-Chair of Special Needs and Chair of Education Law at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, on being re-elected as President of the Employment Horizons, Inc. Board of Trustees for a third term! Arla’s dedication to advocating for individuals with disabilities continues to make a meaningful impact, and we are proud to […]
“Mr. Clean” Comes Clean in a Candid Interview
December 20, 2024
Richard Miller, Esq., Chair of the Elder Law Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, recently sat down with Joel Konya, host of Big State Sports, for an engaging and heartfelt interview. In this conversation, Richard shares what inspired him to pursue Elder Law and dives into some surprising (and fun!) facts about his life, including:✅ […]
Richard Miller and Dan Stone Contribute to PLAN NJ Fall 2024 Newsletter on Key SSI Policy Updates
November 12, 2024
Richard Miller, Esq., Chair of the Elder Law Practice Group, and Dan Stone, Esq., Associate at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, are honored to have contributed to the Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey, Inc. Fall 2024 newsletter. In their article, “Recent Changes to the SSI In-Kind Support Rules,” they delve into important updates impacting SSI […]