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Monthly Archive for: "March, 2018"
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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted March 27, 2018

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Structured Settlements

When victims receive awards in personal injury lawsuits, obtaining the award is only half the battle. Of equal, or greater, importance is constructing the settlement structure in a way [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted March 23, 2018

Choosing Retirement Account Beneficiaries Requires Some Thought

The choice of beneficiary for IRA, SEP or 401(k) or other retirement plans can have significant tax implications.  Here are some of the rules and concerns when designating [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted March 21, 2018

Special Needs Answers Adds ABLE Account Program Directory

Visitors to Special Needs Answers can now use a directory of state ABLE account programs. 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted March 21, 2018

Trump Administration Seeks to Delay Rules to Reduce Racial Bias in Special Education

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) is proposing a two-year delay in Obama-era regulations aimed at reducing racial disparities in special education. Disability rights advocates are [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted March 20, 2018

Be on the Lookout for New Medicare Cards (and New Card-Related Scams)

The federal government is issuing new Medicare cards to all Medicare beneficiaries. To prevent fraud and fight identity theft

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted March 18, 2018

Two Major Airlines Impose New Rules for Service and Emotional Support Animals

In response to what they claim are growing complaints, two of the nation’s largest airlines have announced new rules for passengers traveling with service and emotional [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted March 15, 2018

Proving That a Transfer Was Not Made in Order to Qualify for Medicaid

Medicaid law imposes a penalty period if you transferred assets within five years of applying, but what if the transfers had nothing to do with Medicaid? It is difficult to do, but if you can [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted March 9, 2018

New Federal Law Puts Focus on Preventing Elder Abuse

A new federal law is designed to address the growing problem of elder abuse. The law supports efforts to better understand, prevent, and combat both financial and physical elder abuse.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted March 9, 2018

Report: Affordable Housing “Virtually Impossible” for Single SSI Recipients

New report highlights the severe burdens faced by SSI recipients in trying to obtain affordable housing

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted March 7, 2018

Florida School Shooting Hits Home for ElderLawAnswers Member Attorney

Florida ElderLawAnswers member attorney Howard S. Krooks was at work on February 14 when he received a text from his son, Noah, a ninth-grader at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. 

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