Support Your Child With Disabilities — and Still Qualify for Medicaid
You can qualify for Medicaid long-term care coverage and still set money aside to support your loved ones with disabilities.
If a Family Member Dies with Medical Bills, Can We Retroactively Apply for Medicaid?
If a family member passes away, leaving extensive medical bills, can we apply for Medicaid on behalf of [...]
Victims of Discrimination Cannot Sue for Emotional Distress, Supreme Court Says
In a decision that has dismayed disability rights advocates, the U.S. Supreme Court has determined that emotional distress is not sufficient to sue for discrimination under federal civil [...]
Social Security Offers Lump-Sum Payments to Some Beneficiaries
If you need a lot of cash on hand upon retirement, Social Security offers a lump-sum payment option that’s worth six months of benefits. However, it comes at a cost. It is important to [...]
Texas Voters With Disabilities Were Stopped From Voting, Critics Say
The Texas primaries in March could be a preview of what to expect in other states that have adopted new laws restricting voting, according to advocates for people with special needs.
Medicare Enrollment Period Extended for Those Who’ve Been Getting a Busy Signal
In recent months, phone lines at the Social Security Administration have been experiencing major technical problems, preventing some people from enrolling in Medicare in a timely manner.
Assistance Is Available for Veterans’ Children with Disabilities
There are government programs to help military veterans’ children with special needs — the trick is to find them.
What to Do If You Want to Leave Your Children Unequal Inheritances
Parents usually want to leave their children equal shares of their estate, but equal isn’t always fair. If you plan to provide more (or less) for one child in your estate plan, preparation is [...]
Using an Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust to Transfer Assets
An intentionally defective grantor trust allows wealthy families to transfer assets from one generation to the next while achieving significant tax savings. IDGTs are especially useful if you [...]
Which States Have Been Hardest Hit by the Nursing Home Staffing Crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing some nursing homes to close, but some states have been hit harder than others. A new [...]
