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In this issue: A trust protector can look out for a beneficiary's interests, Funding a special needs trust with life insurance, Social Security disability benefits to rise by only 1.3 percent in 2021, government agency calls for end to program allowing subminimum wages for people with disabilities.
In this issue: What happens to assets left in a special needs trust on the death of the beneficiary, Representative Payee: Not a job to be taken lightly, Understanding the differences between a living trust and an irrevocable trust, Funding a special needs trust with life insurance: the basics
In this issue: Many people died while awaiting disability benefit appeals, Disability advoates warn Trump's payroll cut will play havoc with social security's finances, IRS reopens portal to allow parents to obtain additional stimulus payments, feds once again delay rule to help people with disabilities remain part of their community.
In this issue: Theft from SNT Highlights Value of Using a Professional Trustee, Six Important Questions about Child Support and Special Needs, Covid-19 has loosened some ADA Workplace Restrictions, and Disability Rights Advocates Push for End to SSDI Waiting Periods
In this issue: Advocates push to make voting safe, Bill to shield caregivers from employment discrimination introduced, what is "medicare set-aside", and states ask that loans of students with disabilities be forgiven.
In this issue: What taxes are due when the beneficiary of a special needs trust dies, SSA suspends eligibility reviews and other standard procedures, adults with special needs who are claimed as dependents will not get coronavirus relief payment, pandemic prompts expansion of online grocery options for SNAP recipients.
In this issue: What is a special needs trust, SSI beneficiaries to receive relief checks automatically, caregivers may be eligible for paid sick leave under coronavirus response act, and an overlooked frontline in the coronavirus fight: group homes for people with disabilities.
In this issue: Social security shutters all offices in response to coronavirus outbreak, COVID-19 raises fears of health care rationing and disability discrimination, do beneficiaries of special needs trusts have rights, and the IRS creates mechanism for SSI recipients to obtain relief checks.
In this issue: Students on SSI May Be Able to Earn Extra Income Without a Benefit Reduction, Lack of ADA Access is Being Used as an Excuse to Close Polling Sites, Major Changes Proposed to Medicaid's Funding Structure, and Program That Helps People Move Out of Institutions Temporarily Re-Authorized.
In this issue: The new SECURE Act and its impact on Special Needs Planning, reversing the Kiddie Tax, Social Security payments increase in 2020, and proposed rule could make proving housing discrimination against those with disabilities harder.