[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
Latest from Florida Special Needs Law - Page 2
From the Desk of Dave:
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
ISM eliminated by new federal regulation on “rental subsidies” by family members and other third parties on 9/30/24
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
More People to Qualify for SSI Under New Rental Subsidy Rule
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
How to get SSA to waive the income overpayment when you do a SNT
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
Navigating the shift to Disabled Adult Children Benefits – The Delicate Dance to Preserve Medicaid when a Parent of an SSI-Recipient Dies or Becomes Disabled
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
Supplemental vs. Special Needs Trusts: Any Difference?
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
D-SNP Benefits Both Florida Medicaid and SNT Beneficiaries
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
Why I Never Criticize Social Security Staff
“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
Preventing Guardianship Abuse of People With Disabilities
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.