More People to Qualify for SSI Under New Rental Subsidy Rule
The Social Security Administration has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income that is likely to allow more people to qualify for benefits.
I’m on SSDI. Can I Work and Keep My Disability Benefits?
The Social Security Administration offers several programs to encourage disability benefits recipients to hold a job. The best-known program is Ticket to Work. Although the program is somewhat complicated, it provides people on disability the opportunity to work without losing their SSDI benefits.
Impairment-Related Work Expenses and Disability Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both allow working beneficiaries to deduct certain work-related expenses from their countable income, making it easier to qualify for benefits or, in the case of SSI, to receive a larger payment.
What Assets Count When Applying for SSI?
To be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), an applicant can have no more than $2,000 in assets. However, not all assets count towards the $2,000 limit.
Will a Special Needs Trust Impact Your Section 8 Voucher?
Many low-income people with disabilities use special needs trusts to remain eligible for public assistance. While you can qualify for the Section 8 voucher program with an SNT, it can affect how much housing assistance you receive.
Is a Personal Injury Settlement Taxed?
Approximately 95 percent of personal injury cases settle before trial. For those cases that result in a trial, more than 90 percent end with an injured person or surviving family winning the case and receiving a money judgment.
Preventing Guardianship Abuse of People With Disabilities
For a variety of reasons, people with special needs are more likely to suffer physical, mental and financial abuse than are others. Here are some ways to prevent and recognize abuse.
Supplemental vs. Special Needs Trusts: Any Difference?
You may have heard the terms “special” needs trust and “supplemental” needs trust and wondered what the difference is. The short answer is that there’s no difference. Here’s the long answer.
Digital Assets: Why They Need to Be Part of Your Estate Plan
These four steps will help ensure your digital accounts and subscriptions aren’t lost when you die. What’s will happen to your Facebook account or the songs you’ve downloaded from iTunes when you die? As digital assets become more common for us all, it’s important to incorporate them into estate plans. Unfortunately, that’s not always easy to […]
Right of Occupancy Trust Safeguards Your Residence or Other Property for Loved Ones
Estate planning is designed to protect you and your loved ones. Sometimes offering such “post mortem protection” for a dependent loved one can be challenging. While you may want to give substantial benefit to a dependent loved one, you may also want to provide for other independent loved ones and heirs. A Right of Occupancy […]
