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Welcome to your one stop source for the latest updates in the Special Needs Community!

"Here Comes the Sun" is the the Newsletter from Vincent J. Russo & Associates, 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!

Are Your Loved Ones Protected?

There is no question that you would do anything to protect your child. You think about his future day and night. You want to make sure that you have a proper plan in place to provide for him when you are no longer able to care for him yourself. When planning for your child with special needs, you must create a plan that not only meets your financial objective to provide for your child, but does so in a manner so as to secure the beneficiary’s present government benefits, as well as potential future benefits.

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What to Do When Your Child Turns 18, Part III: Medical Coverage and Housing

Medical coverage and housing may be the two most important services to make sure are taken care of once your child turns 18.

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What You Need to Know About Applying for Disability Benefits

Applying for disability benefits from the federal government through the SSDI or SSI programs can be a daunting task.  Here is a brief overview of how the application process works and what you can expect after you've applied.

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Care Committees Help Trustees Make Decisions When They Don't Know It All

If you don't know one trustee who knows all there is to know about caring for a person with special needs, you may want to consider setting up a care committee for your special needs trust.

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A Short Primer on SSI Income Rules

The rules for how income will reduce a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiary's monthly benefit can be very confusing.

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