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Monthly Archive for: "January, 2020"
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By Elise Lampert
In Special Needs News
Posted January 28, 2020

Program That Helps People with Disabilities Move Out of Institutions Temporarily Re-Authorized

Congress has temporarily extended the federal government’s largest grant program that helps states transfer people with disabilities from institutions into independent living arrangements.

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By Elise Lampert
In Special Needs News
Posted January 28, 2020

Proposed Rule Could Make Proving Housing Discrimination Against Those with Disabilities Harder

It could soon be significantly harder for people with disabilities to pursue discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act if new federal regulations take effect.

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By Elise Lampert
In Special Needs News
Posted January 27, 2020

Congress Reverses Recent Changes to the Kiddie Tax 

Congress has reversed changes to the kiddie tax from 2017, which has resulted in significantly higher taxe rates for many people with special needs trusts for minor. 

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By Elise Lampert
In Special Needs News
Posted January 20, 2020

New Retirement Law Changes Special Needs Planning

Just before the end of 2019, Congress passed a spending bill that includes significant changes to retirement savings accounts. For families with special needs members, these changes will have [...]

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By Elise Lampert
In Special Needs News
Posted January 20, 2020

Social Security Payments Rise Slightly for 2020

This year's cost-of-living increase for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance recipients is just 1.6 percent, a sharp drop from last year's 2.8 percent increase. 

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By Elise Lampert
In Special Needs News
Posted January 14, 2020

Crowdfunding for Special Needs Individuals: Good, Bad, or “It’s Complicated”?

While crowdfunding through such outlets as GoFundMe or Kickstarterthis can be a quick and effective way of raising money for a person with specials needs, it could also have a negative impact [...]

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By Elise Lampert
In elder law blog
Posted January 6, 2020

Will Restrictive Immigration Policies Cause a Shortage of Caregivers for the Elderly?

As the population ages, the need for caregivers is growing, but more restrictive immigration policies such as those being promoted by the Trump administration could have a negative impact on a [...]

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By Elise Lampert
In elder law blog
Posted January 6, 2020

Movement Grows to Add Dental Coverage to Medicare

Medicare does not offer much in the way of dental benefits. To get dental coverage, you need to purchase separate and often costly dental insurance or sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan that [...]

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By Elise Lampert
In elder law blog
Posted January 6, 2020

Feds Release 2020 Guidelines Used to Protect the Spouses of Medicaid Applicants

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the 2020 federal guidelines for how much money the spouses of institutionalized Medicaid recipients may keep, as well as [...]

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By Elise Lampert
In elder law blog
Posted January 6, 2020

New Law Makes Big Changes to Retirement Plans

President Trump has signed a spending bill that makes major changes to retirement plans. The new law is designed to provide more incentives to save for retirement, but it may require workers to [...]

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