[Original Post on June 4, 2024]
The solution of the DAC being illegally counted by Florida Medicaid could be remedied by SSA. We have started the process to petition SSA to change its rules to do that.
However, that process is
[Original Post on June 4, 2024]
The solution of the DAC being illegally counted by Florida Medicaid could be remedied by SSA. We have started the process to petition SSA to change its rules to do that.
However, that process is…
Oh dear, my client is getting a big lump sum retroactive award from SSA!
An attorney asks:
I am seeking guidance for a client who is potentially subject to back pay from SSA. If a person is not able to…
The new rule changes paragraph (b) of the existing regulation on Inkind Support and Maintenance, 20 CFR 416.1130 to read as in new paragraph (b).
The old rule of paragraph (b) provided:
(b) How we define in-kind support and maintenance. In-kind support and…
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Effective September 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In…
When we do an SNT for a claimant on SSI and SSI-related Medicaid, the receipt of the personal injury award funds is countable unearned income in the month received. If we transfer out the funds to an SNT, the funds do not…
Note: See update to this post from September 11, 2024
Medicaid benefits are required by federal law (Section 1634(c) of the Social Security Act in Title 19, Medicaid) to be continued for persons transitioning from SSI welfare benefits to Disabled…
Whether supplemental or special, these trusts serve the same purpose of helping meet the needs of individuals with disabilities while still permitting them to qualify for vital public benefits programs. But there are different categories of special needs trusts and…
Duel Eligible – Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) are not available only for special needs planning for disabled people. It is the fastest growing component of health insurance for concurrently eligible insureds having both Title 2 and Title 16 eligibility which…
“Social Security among survey’s worst federal workplaces”
Repost from Washington Post, May 20, 2024
A survey of more than 1 million federal employees reflectsthe low morale of many workers.
Overall, the federal government scored 65.7 out of 100, a 2.3-pointincrease…
If you have a loved one living with a disability, you should be aware of the signs that these individuals may be facing abuse or exploitation in the guardianship system.…