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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Special Needs News
Posted January 29, 2020

Congress Reverses Recent Changes to the Kiddie Tax

A major bipartisan bill, signed into law by President Trump in December, includes significant tax changes for people with assets in a special needs trust for a minor.

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Special Needs News
Posted January 28, 2020

Program That Helps People with Disabilities Move Out of Institutions Temporarily Re-Authorized

Congress has temporarily extended the federal government’s largest grant program that helps states transfer people with disabilities from institutions into independent living arrangements.

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Special Needs News
Posted January 28, 2020

Proposed Rule Could Make Proving Housing Discrimination Against Those with Disabilities Harder

It could soon be significantly harder for people with disabilities to pursue discrimination claims under the Fair Housing Act if new federal regulations take effect.

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Elder Law News
Posted January 24, 2020

Free Tax Preparation Help Is Available to Most Seniors

Seniors and retirees should know that they may be able to use online tax preparation software free of charge. Most low- and middle-income Americans qualify for the free help, but do not take [...]

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Special Needs News
Posted January 20, 2020

New Retirement Law Changes Special Needs Planning

Just before the end of 2019, Congress passed a spending bill that includes significant changes to retirement savings accounts. For families with special needs members, these changes will have [...]

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Special Needs News
Posted January 20, 2020

Social Security Payments Rise Slightly for 2020

This year's cost-of-living increase for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance recipients is just 1.6 percent, a sharp drop from last year's 2.8 percent increase. 

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Elder Law News
Posted January 17, 2020

Medicare Now Covers Outpatient Treatment for Opioid Addiction

Recognizing the huge problems caused by opioid addiction in the United States, Medicare Part B adds a new outpatient opioid treatment benefit, paying for methadone and related treatment in [...]

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Special Needs News
Posted January 14, 2020

Crowdfunding for Special Needs Individuals: Good, Bad, or “It’s Complicated”?

While crowdfunding through such outlets as GoFundMe or Kickstarterthis can be a quick and effective way of raising money for a person with specials needs, it could also have a negative impact [...]

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By Kathleen Sheridan
In Elder Law News
Posted January 9, 2020

Caregivers Are Getting Younger, Making Planning for Long-Term Care Even More Important

As baby boomers age, more and more millennials are becoming caregivers. Many are taking on this role while just getting started in their own lives, leading to difficult decisions about [...]

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