Pandemic Payments Now Won’t Affect SSI Benefits or Eligibility
Pandemic-related financial assistance will no longer affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the...
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Eric Kearney
- Jun 5, 2019
- 2 min
Gift Cards: A New Way to Contribute to ABLE Accounts
A Gift of Independence gift card is a new way to honor, celebrate, reward or support a member of your family, a friend, a co-worker or a nei
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Eric Kearney
- Feb 16, 2019
- 2 min
What Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For?
A special needs trust is designed to provide a person with a disability the funds to enhance her quality of life while at the same time...
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Eric Kearney
- Jun 4, 2018
- 2 min
Social Security Provides Guidance on the Use of Prepaid Debit Cards by Special Needs Trust Beneficia
SSA recently issued new guidance regarding the use of prepaid debit cards like True Link with Special Needs Trusts. This marks the first tim
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erickearney
- May 2, 2018
- 3 min
Highlights From the New POMS
Special Needs Planners are excited about the new POMS that the Social Security Administration released regarding Special Needs Trusts. Learn
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Eric Kearney
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
New SSA POMS on Special Needs Trusts Issued
New guidance from Social Security Administration regarding Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) has issued. Take a look at the provisions.
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Eric Kearney
- May 1, 2018
- 2 min
What Assets Are Not Counted When Applying for SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that helps people with disabilities and very low incomes pay for food, clothing...
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erickearney
- Apr 3, 2018
- 1 min
Social Security Administration Updates SSI Resource List to Include SNTs and ABLE Accounts
The Social Security Administration’s Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) website is a recently updated reference for...
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Eric Kearney
- Sep 13, 2017
- 1 min
CMS Guidance on ABLE Accounts
At long last the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) had provided guidance to states on how to treat “ABLE” accounts in...
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Eric Kearney
- May 24, 2017
- 2 min
Establishing an ABLE Account
If you or a family member are disabled (per social security standards) and the onset of the disability was prior to the age of 26 you may...
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erickearney
- Oct 11, 2016
- 2 min
If Your Child Receives SSI and Is Turning 18, It's Time to Talk to Your Special Needs Planner
If your child receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits and is going to turn 18, you should talk with your special needs...
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