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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.… Read More
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Categories: ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Planning, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

What is an ABLE Account?

April 1st, 2021
A few years ago the world of special needs planning gained a new and exciting financial planning tool: the “ABLE” account. ABLE stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. An ABLE account offers individuals with disabilities a way to save mone… Read More
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Categories: ABLE Accounts, Special Needs Planning, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Achieving Better Life Experience

September 12th, 2019
Do I have to spend down my entire settlement or inheritance to be able to keep my Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? No! There is a new savings tool available to individuals with disabilities called the ABLE account. ABLE stands for Achieving a Bett… Read More
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Categories: Special Needs Planning, Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Tags: ABLE accounts, QDE, qualified disability expense, special needs trusts, SSI, Supplemental Security Income

In-Kind Support and Maintenance

February 15th, 2019
What Is In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM)? In-kind support and maintenance is food or shelter that someone else provides for you. For example, if someone else pays your rent, mortgage, or utility bills, or if someone buys your groceries for you,… Read More
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Categories: Supplemental Security Income (SSI)