by Special Needs Family Services | May 26, 2023
The AARP recently updated their report, “Valuing the Invaluable” to account for the undervalued cost of family caregiving activities that accounted for an estimated 36 billion caregiving hours that they calculate as being worth $600 billion in 2021. Caregiving is... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Apr 7, 2023
In certain situations, beneficiaries of programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid may be at risk of losing their benefits. For example, if they come into an inheritance or receive money in their own names from an accident settlement, their income... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Mar 25, 2023
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal benefits program. Through SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides monthly monetary support for those who can no longer work because of long-term or permanent disabilities. Social Security... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Feb 2, 2023
Kiplinger’s recent article entitled “4 Potential ‘Silver Linings’ for Seniors in 2023” says that there’s some good news on the horizon, especially for those who are finding it a little harder to make ends meet. Here are four of these “silver lining” situations: Social... 
by Special Needs Family Services | Nov 9, 2022
Will you be traveling for the holidays? If you or a loved one receive Medicaid benefits, check your health insurance coverage to see what benefits are available out of your home state. Access to affordable health care through the Medicaid program is one of the great...