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 Responding to Discrimination Charges, Facebook Removes Controversial Advertising Categories
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted September 26, 2018

Responding to Discrimination Charges, Facebook Removes Controversial Advertising Categories

Facebook is changing its practices to make harder for advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities.

 

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 Are 529 Plans the Best Way to Save for SSI Beneficiaries’ Education Expenses?
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted September 24, 2018

Are 529 Plans the Best Way to Save for SSI Beneficiaries’ Education Expenses?

For many families, Section 529 College Savings Plans are an excellent investment tool when saving money for their child’s educational expenses. But if the child obtains Supplemental [...]

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 Audit Finds that Thousands of SSI Recipients Have Been Overpaid
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted September 17, 2018

Audit Finds that Thousands of SSI Recipients Have Been Overpaid

A new audit finds that the government likely overpaid hundreds of millions of dollars to certain SSI beneficiaries. As many as 77,000 beneficiaries may be forced to pay back some or all [...]

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 Say A Little Prayer: Aretha Franklin and The Importance of Estate Planning
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By Linda Melancon
In Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning, Probate/Succession, Special Needs News, Special Needs Planning
Posted September 13, 2018

Say A Little Prayer: Aretha Franklin and The Importance of Estate Planning

News of Aretha Franklin’s passing broke on August 16. Just days before, it was reported she was receiving hospice care. The Memphis-born singer sold more than 75 million records in her nearly [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted August 28, 2018

Say a Little Prayer: Aretha Franklin Had No Will, and a Child With Special Needs

According to court documents, legendary singer Aretha Franklin did not have a will when she died, meaning there are no specific [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted August 24, 2018

Deadline for Electronic Check-in for Home Care Workers Pushed Back

Congress has passed and President Trump has signed a law delaying by one year the requirement that providers of home health care services clock in electronically with Medicaid prior to [...]

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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted August 16, 2018

Senate Bill Would Set Up Federal Office of Disability Policy

A new Senate bill would create an Office of Disability Policy to analyze the impact of proposed federal legislation, regulations and guidance documents on individuals with disabilities.

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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted August 8, 2018

Can a Special Needs Trust Pay for Housing Without Reducing SSI Benefits?

Trustees of special needs trusts generally have wide discretion in determining whether to distribute funds to trust beneficiaries. But if the person with disabilities receives Supplemental [...]

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 New Qualifications for ALJs Are Bad News for Social Security Beneficiaries, Legal Experts Warn
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted July 30, 2018

New Qualifications for ALJs Are Bad News for Social Security Beneficiaries, Legal Experts Warn

President Trump has issued an executive order that could compromise the independence of federal agency judges, most of whom work at the Social Security Administration [...]

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 Are State ABLE Programs Sustainable? Disability Advocates Raise Concerns
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted July 25, 2018

Are State ABLE Programs Sustainable? Disability Advocates Raise Concerns

State ABLE savings programs aren't attracting enough account holders to keep afloat financially, according to early projections.  Changes are needed, say disability advocates. [...]

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