Jul 7, 2025 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will return to its previous policy of a 100% overpayment recovery rate. In other words, if SSA discovers that a Social Security beneficiary has been overpaid, it will retain 100% of the beneficiary’s...
Jun 30, 2025 | Illinois, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
Individuals with special needs often receive government benefits to assist them with medical and living expenses. However, these crucial benefits are typically needs-based. As a result, a sudden influx of income – such as a personal injury settlement or award –...
Dec 23, 2024 | Blog, Social Security
Earlier this year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) published a final rule entitled “Omitting Food from In-Kind Support and Maintenance (ISM) Calculations.” The final rule went into effect on September 30, 2024. Overall, the rule will likely make more people...
Jun 6, 2024 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will change how it collects past benefit overpayments to Social Security recipients. SSA’s previous overpayment policies have left many Americans with disabilities in dire financial circumstances....
May 16, 2024 | Blog, Social Security
In-kind support and maintenance can be beneficial, but it must be handled carefully. When family members live with individuals with special needs or provide them with certain forms of financial support, like food or housing, the eligibility of these individuals for...
May 27, 2023 | ABLE Accounts, Resources, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
Supporting children with special needs typically goes far beyond age 18 and often is a lifelong commitment. Children with special needs may also have more financial needs than other children, especially if they have complex medical problems or require a high level of...
