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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted October 15, 2018

Who Can Set Up the ABLE Account?

Among the many questions surrounding ABLE plans is who can open accounts?  Only the person with a disability? Parents?  Other relatives? Friends? 

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 On Life Support, Program That Moves People Out of Institutions Is Closer to Reauthorization
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By Linda Melancon
In Special Needs News
Posted September 27, 2018

On Life Support, Program That Moves People Out of Institutions Is Closer to Reauthorization

After expiring more than a year ago, a program that helps people with disabilities transition out of institutions and into the community appears to be headed for renewed funding.

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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 Category: Special Needs Planning, Estate Planning Awareness, General Estate Planning, Probate/Succession, Special Needs News
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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 Deadline for Electronic Check-in for Home Care Workers Pushed Back
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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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