Special Needs News | February 2025
Special Needs Registries for Individuals With Disabilities
Some behavioral traits caused by a person’s medical condition can be interpreted as combative by law enforcement officers. For this reason, registries for individuals with disabilities, also known as special needs registries, are becoming increasingly available across the United States.
Funding a Special Needs Trust With a Survivor Benefit Plan
An estimated 20 percent of military-connected children have special needs. Under the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, military members can designate their child’s special needs trust as the beneficiary of their Survivo
Extra Income and SSI Eligibility: A Delicate Dance
Most people would jump at the chance to earn additional income or to receive a large cash gift from a friend or relative. But for SSI recipients, extra income sometimes causes more problems than it’s worth.
For People With Autism, New Law Signals Renewed Support
President Joe Biden signed the Autism CARES Act of 2024 in early January.
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