by Annette Hines | Sep 7, 2021 | Announcements, COVID-19, Estate Planning, Social Security, Special Needs
COVID relief payments will no longer affect an individual’s eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or the benefit amount, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced. The assistance includes a long list of COVID relief payments, ranging from...
by Annette Hines | Aug 13, 2021 | Announcements, Current Affairs, Estate Planning
New Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines will go into effect on October 4, 2021, based on a review by the 2020-2021 Child Support Guidelines Task Force. There have been quite a few significant changes regarding the calculation of support you may need to be aware...
by Annette Hines | Mar 19, 2020 | Announcements, Current Affairs, Parenting, Special Needs, Special Needs Planning
We recognize that our prospective clients, current clients, beneficiaries and their families may be more anxious than usual. COVID-19 is impacting our special needs community more profoundly than any other. Not only do we need to worry about the virus itself, but also...
by Annette Hines | Feb 11, 2020 | Advocacy, Announcements, fundraising, mentoring, Parenting, Special Needs
Guest Post by Mike Haydu, Mentoring Specialist at Partners for Youth with Disabilities and Mentor* When I first met Brody, before we were matched for mentoring, I was taking a little time to get to know him. We were talking about his interests, and they all seemed...
by Annette Hines | Jan 21, 2020 | Advocacy, Announcements, Current Affairs, Parenting
Nicky’s Law has been finally passed! I am so excited to update you on the status of Nicky’s Law! The MA House of Representatives voted unanimously on Wednesday January 15 in a 154-0 vote to approve the Abuse Registry Bill known as Nicky’s Law (merged with...
by Annette Hines | May 22, 2019 | Announcements
It is with such sadness that we announce to our clients and friends that Heather Pyne is leaving Special Needs Law Group to start a new adventure! For almost five years Heather has been an integral part of our SNLG family and was the first point of contact for many of...
