Sometimes, people who receive Social Security Benefits are not able to handle their own funds. In those cases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) appoints a family member, friend, or another individual or organization to handle their Social Security benefits.
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In Virginia, approximately 15% of Medicare beneficiaries who are disabled or have qualifying chronic conditions are under the age 65. Until recently, Medicare beneficiaries in Virginia who were under age 65 were not eligible to purchase Medicare supplement policies, which
We often hear from grandparents who want to leave an inheritance to a grandchild with special needs when they are gone. They want the peace of mind knowing that there will be money set aside to help offset expenses that
When a child with special needs turns 18, he or she may be able to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides benefits for disabled adults with limited income and resources.
How much money the disabled individual is eligible to
A Special Needs Trust is an important legal tool that holds assets for a person with special needs. By keeping assets separate in a Special Needs Trust, the funds will not affect the person’s eligibility for public benefits, such as
Planning for the future of a child with special needs can be overwhelming. There are so many details to consider. Planning ahead to secure their lifestyle and health-related needs requires a lot of time and energy. Even the idea of
A Special Needs Trust (also called a Supplemental Needs Trust) is a legal tool that allows someone of the family’s choosing to be in charge of managing money and making decisions on behalf of a child with disabilities. The Special Needs
Social Security (SSA) has suspended work on the following until further notice:
Social Security will not start or complete any current medical continuing disability reviews. If you have a medical continuing disability review pending, please do not request medical information
Effective March 17, 2020, All Social Security Offices Are Closed
** Phone & Online Services Remain Available **
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. However, Social Security
The issue of long-term housing for an adult with special needs is often a source of fear and frustration for many parents. We meet with parents who want the peace of mind of knowing that their child will have a