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Spotlight on SSDI
July 28th, 2025
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal public insurance program that pays a disabled worker regardless of the worker’s income or asset level. In other words, it is not a “means-tested” benefit. Qualifying individuals have work…
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Spotlight on SSI
May 28th, 2025
Special needs planning involves understanding what types of benefits an individual receives or may receive in the future and whether they are means-tested. “Means-tested” means that eligibility for the benefits depends on having limited income, a…
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Updated Numbers in Special Needs and Long-Term Care Planning
February 5th, 2025
As we step into 2025, we want to update you with the latest financial limits and thresholds related to elder law and special needs planning. Below are some of the most important numbers for 2025. As always, we are here to help you and your loved ones…
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Special Needs Trusts
September 11th, 2024
When an individual with a disability receives an inheritance or settlement funds, the first reaction is often fear rather than relief. Many of these individuals rely on valuable public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid to mee…
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Empowering Individuals and Families: Introducing the Special Needs Alliance Handbook
April 3rd, 2024
Navigating life as an adult with disabilities or as a caregiver for someone with special needs can be complex and overwhelming. From understanding legal rights to accessing essential services and resources, there are numerous challenges to overcome.…
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Preparing Young Adults with Disabilities for College
June 28th, 2023
This post was authored by SNA member Beth C. Manes, Esq., Co-Founder and Partner at Manes & Weinberg Special Needs Lawyers, LLC. in Westfield, NJ, and Denise Gackenheimer Verzella, a Senior Associate with her firm. An SNA member since 2022, Beth…
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Care and Caregiving Fees in Special Needs Trust Planning
May 4th, 2023
This issue of The Voice® is by SNA member Rebecca Kueny of Kueny Law LLC. Located in Salem, Oregon, her firm covers the entire state of Oregon and focuses on special needs planning, disability benefits, estate planning, long-term care planning, and…
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Special Needs Alliance Announces Passing of the Special Needs Trust Improvement Act of 2022
February 28th, 2023
The Special Needs Alliance (SNA), a national organization comprised of attorneys committed to the practice of disability and public benefits law, is proud to have advocated for and supported the recent passing of the Special Needs Trust (SNT) Improve…
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Important Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Numbers for 2023
January 31st, 2023
Each new year means new financial limits and thresholds related to estate planning, long-term care planning, and special needs planning. Below are some of the most important numbers for 2023. As always, we are here to help you and your loved ones pla…
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Three Ways to Avoid a Reduction in SSI Benefits Due to In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)
June 8th, 2022
Only individuals with limited income and assets are eligible for Supplemental Security Income, known as SSI. (Do not confuse SSI and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which is a very different program.) If an individual who receives SSI is…
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