Special Needs Law Group Blog
How an ABLE Account Can Help You Save Your Stimulus Check
Understandably, individuals with disabilities may be concerned that government stimulus payments related to COVID-19 could impact their eligibility for public benefits. According to a recent article in Disability Scoop, most federal, state and local programs do...
New Website Assists Disabled Individuals With COVID-19 Vaccine
“If cerebral palsy is not going to take me out, I refuse to let a pandemic, or a virus do the same.” -Emmanuel Jenkins To facilitate vaccine information for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the National Association of Councils on Developmental...
Health Care Insurance for Individuals with Disabilities In Massachusetts and Beyond
There are several types of insurance coverage for health care services: Private insurance (including group health plans); Public assistance (Medicaid and Medicare); and State-funded health benefits plans. Because the coverage and appeal rights differ based on...
Social Security Benefits for the Disability Community
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is available to people whose disabilities prevent gainful employment. In order to qualify, an individual must meet both of the following requirements: Cannot have greater than $2,000 in countable resources, AND Cannot...
Disability Advocates Push CDC to Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Priority
Since the release of COVID-19 vaccine rollout plans, advocates have been outraged at the lack of priority for individuals with developmental disabilities. While some states include individuals with disabilities who live in long-term care facilities and group...
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