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Future Planning When Your New Child or Stepchild Has Special Needs
If you have just welcomed a new child or stepchild who has special needs into the family, you probably have questions and need some help sorting out your new life. You are not alone – many families like yours feel …
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Health Insurance for Relatives with Special Needs
Families often struggle to pay for health care for their relatives with special needs. Insurance rarely covers all the costs, and the many doctors’ invoices and prescription co-pays may be overwhelming. Make sure you take advantage of all the health …
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Can You Leave Life Insurance Proceeds to a Relative with Special Needs?
You may be interested in purchasing life insurance as a way to fund your child with special needs’ future expenses. It’s fine to get a policy as long as you can afford it. But do not make the common mistake …
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Qualifying for Federal Subsidized Housing
Qualifying for federal subsidized housing can be an important step toward living independently for individuals with special needs. The federal government, through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), funds public housing for eligible people with special needs. This …
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