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Medicaid is a partnership program between states and the federal government to provide healthcare coverage for lower income individuals, people with disabilities, older people, and certain families with... more +
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Impairment-Related Work Expenses and Disability Benefits

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are two federal disability benefits programs that provide monetary assistance for people with disabilities. Both programs allow recipients who...more

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New York State Medicaid Updates for 2024

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Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage to millions of Americans. Federal law requires states to comply with certain minimum requirements, but New York is considered a maximum state in that...more

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CMS Issues Interim Final Rule for CMS Enforcement of State Compliance with Reporting and Federal Medicaid Renewal Requirements

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On December 4, 2023, CMS issued an interim final rule (the Interim Rule) (RIN 0938-AV26) to implement new enforcement authorities that CMS may use if states fail to comply with new reporting requirements or with federal...more

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IRS Issues Final Regulations for ABLE Accounts

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued final regulations covering tax-free savings accounts that allow people with disabilities and their families to save and pay for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing...more

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Social Security Administration Releases Key Figures for 2021

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The Social Security Administration (“SSA”) recently released key figures for 2021 that will affect all elderly and disabled individuals who receive program benefits, including social security retirement benefits, social...more

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HHS Can’t Force Disclosure Of Drug Prices In Ads with “Blunderbuss” Rule

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Among its various attempts to regulate drug prices, the Trump administration recently sought to force pharmaceutical advertisements to disclose the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of certain drugs. This effort was dealt a...more

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With conventions over, who will support or tear down crucial health supports?

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Health care persists as one of the top concerns for voters as they consider candidates this fall — not just for the presidency but up and down the ballot....more

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Getting the Most out of your ABLE Account Based on the SSA’s New Guidance

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The Social Security Administration released a new update to its Procedure Operations Manual System, (POMS), effective March 13, 2020. This is a very important development because the POMS is the manual used by employees of...more

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Possible Change to How the Government Measures Inflation Raises Concerns for Those with Disabilities

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The way the government calculates inflation affects eligibility for numerous programs -- ranging from Medicaid to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to food stamps -- that are relied on by people with disabilities. Now, the...more

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Top Tips For A Successful Medicaid Spend Down

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Finding the best long-term care, and a way to pay for that care with public benefits, is of critical importance to the elderly, the disabled and their families. The national median cost of long term care in a private room in...more

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Should a Special Needs Trust Buy a Home for a Beneficiary?

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For some people with disabilities, homeownership may present a uniquely empowering opportunity. But for many others, purchasing a home through a special needs trust may be in the beneficiary’s best interests. Homeownership...more

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What to Do When Your Child Turns 18, Part III: Medical Coverage and Housing

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Medical care is one of the most important services, if not the most important service, that a person with special needs may need over the course of her life. The transition from a parent's health insurance to an individual...more

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