Special Needs Articles

Most people would jump at the chance to earn additional income or to receive a large cash gift from a friend or relative. But for SSI recipients, extra income sometimes causes more problems than it’s worth.

An estimated 20 percent of military-connected children have special needs. Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, military members can designate their child’s special needs trust as the beneficiary of their Survivor Benefit Plan.

Some behavioral traits caused by a person’s medical condition can be interpreted as combative by law enforcement officers. For this reason, registries for individuals with disabilities, also known as special needs registries, are becoming increasingly available across the United States.

Imagine not being able to marry or even live with the person you love. The recently released documentary Patrice: The Movie, now available on Hulu, addresses this emotionally challenging conundrum.

Over the past year, the Social Security Administration has been making numerous improvements to its SSI program. These changes will make things a bit easier for SSI applicants as well as current recipients.

A lawsuit settlement must protect the injured person’s long-term financial interests, health, and quality of life. Here are five key questions that should be answered before settling a personal injury claim.