Nov 8, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
Some adults with special needs eventually choose to marry. When this happens, you may be concerned about the impact of your adult child’s marriage on their ability to continue to receive public benefits. When your adult child with special needs relies on Social...
Jun 21, 2022 | Blog, Social Security
Many adult children with special needs receive Social Security benefits. Furthermore, many parents of adult children with special needs serve as their children’s guardians, powers of attorney, and/or representative payees for Social Security benefits. As a result,...
Mar 15, 2022 | Blog, Social Security
Under Illinois law, children may have a right to receive child support from one or both parents after they reach adulthood if they are disabled. However, they also may be eligible to receive Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which have strict income and...
Feb 28, 2022 | Blog, Government Funding, Government Programs, Resources, Social Security, Special Needs Trusts
A person’s resources affect the ability to qualify for crucial government benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) sets forth resource limits for SSI applicants and recipients. For example, to qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...
Jan 31, 2022 | Blog, Government Programs, Social Security
Social Security benefits are available through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program to people who cannot work because they have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death. Adults must meet a very rigid definition of...
