Public Benefits

The amount that can be deposited in an ABLE account each year without jeopardizing public benefits will rise from the current $14,000 to $15,000 starting in 2018. ...

The tax plan put forward by the Republican-led House of Representatives would eliminate the medical expense deduction, potentially dealing a financial blow to those paying for costly care. ...

Choosing the right person to serve as trustee of a special needs trust is one of the most important and difficult issues in creating the trust.  Here are five considerations to help in the choice of who should serve.

Every major natural disaster disproportionately harms society’s most vulnerable populations.  Courts have ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires emergency preparedness.

ABLE accounts are a great new savings tool for individuals with disabilities, but not all people with disabilities are eligible to open these accounts. ...

ABLE accounts, new savings plans for people with special needs to save for disability related expenses, may be used for an even broader array of products and services than many beneficiaries may realize.  ...

For many young people with disabilities, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – aka food stamps -- is a lifeline.  But SNAP eligibility turns on a range of factors.

To help consumers navigate the process of opening newly available savings accounts for families of people with disabilities, the ABLE National Resource Center has launched an education and information campaign called #ABLEtoSave. ...

Many people with disability income owe student loans.  There’s a process that allows people with disabilities to discharge student loans completely – and it’s cost-free.