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

On Life Support, Program That Moves People Out of Institutions Is Closer to Reauthorization

After expiring more than a year ago, a program that helps people with disabilities transition out of institutions and into the community appears to be headed for renewed funding.

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted September 26, 2018

Responding to Discrimination Charges, Facebook Removes Controversial Advertising Categories

Facebook is changing its practices to make harder for advertisers to discriminate against people with disabilities.

 

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted September 24, 2018

Are 529 Plans the Best Way to Save for SSI Beneficiaries’ Education Expenses?

For many families, Section 529 College Savings Plans are an excellent investment tool when saving money for their child’s educational expenses. But if the child obtains Supplemental [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 21, 2018

It’s Now Harder for Veterans to Qualify for Long-Term Care Benefits

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has finalized new rules that make it more difficult to qualify for long-term care benefits. [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Special Needs News
Posted September 17, 2018

Audit Finds that Thousands of SSI Recipients Have Been Overpaid

A new audit finds that the government likely overpaid hundreds of millions of dollars to certain SSI beneficiaries. As many as 77,000 beneficiaries may be forced to pay back some or all [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 12, 2018

How to Handle Sibling Disputes Over a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is one of the most important estate planning documents, but when one sibling is named in a power of attorney, [...]

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By Elizabeth Phillips
In Elder Law News
Posted September 6, 2018

It's Important to Shop Around for Your Medigap Policy

Medigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before [...]

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