Understanding Substantial Gainful Activity and What Happens if You Exceed It
If you are receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) you may be concerned about losing your benefits if you take a job and earn income. The Social Security Administration has created special rules to encourage some people who want to try to work, even...
Illinois’ Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD) Program
In January 2002, Illinois launched a program called Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD). The program’s main goal is to assist people with disabilities who want to work but are afraid they will lose Medicaid coverage. For many potential workers...
My Child With Disabilities is Turning 18, What Steps do I Need to Consider?
In the United States, when a child turns 18 they become an adult who is legally responsible for their choices and actions and parents lose the ability to make decisions for their adult child. However, the law provides exceptions for persons who have disabilities that...
My Child is on Government Benefits and Received a Stimulus Check, What Do I Do?
The third round of government stimulus payments has been authorized by President Biden’s American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Importantly, adults with disabilities who are dependents for tax purposes are now eligible to receive a stimulus payment. If you have a dependent...