How to Fight a Nursing Home Discharge
Once a resident is settled in a nursing home, being told to leave can be very traumatic. Nursing homes are required to follow certain procedures before discharging a resident, so it is [...]
Will the Government Start Monitoring the Social Media of Disability Applicants?
A new proposal is raising fears that the Social Security Administration will start monitoring social media accounts when determining whether people are eligible for SSI and SSDI.
Uber, Lyft Sued Over Wheelchair Access
Disability rights groups are suing both Uber and Lyft for failing to provide wheelchair-accessible ride-share vehicles.
What's a Health Care Proxy and Why Do I Need One?
If you become incapacitated, who will make your medical decisions? A health care proxy allows you to appoint someone else to act as your agent for medical decisions.
Stormy Daniels Lawyer Michael Avenatti Charged with Embezzling $4 Million Intended for Special Needs Trust
California attorney Michael Avenatti was recently charged with stealing from the settlements of clients, among them a paraplegic who was waiting for Avenatti to deposit his settlement funds [...]
Gift Cards: A New Way to Contribute to ABLE Accounts
People wishing to help someone with special needs save for their future without jeopardizing their public benefits can now do so using a Gift of Independence gift card.
Invite Others to Contribute to the Trust
Members of the extended family and friends can also make gifts to a special needs trust once it has been set up.
Medicare Beneficiaries Need to Know the Difference Between a Wellness Visit and a Physical
Medicare covers preventative care services, including an annual wellness visit. But confusing a wellness visit with a physical could be very costly.
Maximizing Social Security Survivor's Benefits
Social Security survivor's benefits provide a safety net to widows and widowers. But to get the most out of the benefit, you need to know the right time to claim.
