Social Security Returns Overpayment Recovery Rate To 100% | Rubin Law
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
Individuals with special needs often receive government benefits to assist them with medical and living expenses. However, these crucial benefits are typically needs-based. As a result, a sudden influx of income – such as a personal injury settlement or award … Continue reading →| Rubin Law
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
A special needs trust allows families to financially support their family member without endangering eligibility for needs-based government benefits.| 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
