Donald Trump has pledged to end taxes on everything from tips to Social Security and overtime pay if he’s elected to the White House again.| AP News
A record 24 million people have signed up for insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, former President Barack Obama’s landmark health legislation, as the program awaits an uncertain future under a Republican-controlled White House and Congress.| AP News
House Republicans appear to be backing off some, but not all, of the steep reductions to the Medicaid program as part of their big tax breaks bill.| AP News
The economic opportunity presented by the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Credit is unprecedented for American agriculture and biofuels. With commodity prices down, 45Z has the potential to provide much-needed revenue to farmers while accelerating the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices. However, the IRS must implement fair, science-backed rules for the program to succeed. The Biden […]| Continuum
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will return to its previous policy of a 100% overpayment recovery rate. In other words, if SSA| Rubin Law
Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts are useful saving tools to save much-needed funds for children with special needs. Although their requirements vary, these tools allow these individuals to shelter savings without endangering their eligibility for means-tested government assistance programs … Continue reading →| Rubin Law
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has advised the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities by letter that it is launching an investigation into the agency’s treatment of people with developmental disabilities. Illinois has over 1,600 individuals … Continue reading →| Rubin Law
Special education advocates from organizations such as Equip for Equality, Access Living, and Legal Council for Health Justice are pushing the Illinois General Assembly to pass House Bill (HB) 2337 to protect the educational rights of children with disabilities. Representative Laura Faver Dias introduced … Continue reading →| Rubin Law
Military families who have a family member with special needs may be able to enroll them in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), which provides| Rubin Law
President Joe Biden signed the Think Differently Database Act into law a few weeks before leaving office. The law aims to establish an online database to| Rubin Law
In 1974, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 became law. Congress has passed various amendments to the Rehabilitation Act over the years, including the amendments contained within the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One portion of the Rehabilitation Act particularly relevant … Continue reading →| Rubin Law
Former President Joe Biden signed a five-year extension of the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (Autism CARES Act) in late December 2024. The move came just days after the Autism CARES Act expired. Autism CARES Act The Autism CARES Act, which originated in 2006, funds … Continue reading →| Rubin Law
An Associated Press analysis of licensing data from 44 states, data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs and the American Community Survey shows residents of neighborhoods that are majority Black and Latino have fewer pharmacies per capita than people who live in mostly white nei| AP News