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"Here Comes the Sun"  is the the Newsletter from Russo Law Group, P.C. specifically for the Special Needs Community. For more information on any of the articles you read here, please do not hesitate to contact us!

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Why You Might Still Need a Special Needs Trust Even If You Don't Receive SSI or Medicaid

There are many benefits to having a special needs trust that go far beyond the ability to maintain eligibility for SSI or Medicaid.  For example, although Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) does not have asset or income...

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UTMA Accounts Could Cause Problems for SSI Beneficiaries

Uniform Transfer to Minors Act accounts are an easy, efficient way for family members to set aside money for children. But these accounts can also cause serious problems for SSI beneficiaries when the account funds suddenly become available resources.

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Budget Deal Funds Disability Trust Fund, Makes Several Changes to SSDI Program

The budget deal signed by President Obama increases funding for the Social Security disability trust fund but also makes several small but important changes to the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.

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A Warning for Medicaid Beneficiaries Traveling Out of State

In many states, full Medicaid coverage is often equal to, or even better than, many private health insurance plans, allowing SSI beneficiaries and other Medicaid recipients to effectively manage their illness or disability.

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