How Education Cuts May Affect Students With Disabilities
The second Trump administration has recently made significant budget cuts to the United States Department of Education and has made clear its intention to close the [...]
Lawsuit Threatens Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
In September 2024, 17 states filed a lawsuit, Texas v. Becerra, against the United States arguing that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 is unconstitutional.
Individualized Education Plans in Special Needs Planning
If you have a child with special needs, you may be wondering how you can ensure that their educational needs will be met and they will get the most out of their school experience. You [...]
ABLE Accounts: When the Beneficiary Is No Longer Disabled
If an ABLE account has been set up for a person with special needs, what happens to the account if the beneficiary no longer qualifies as “disabled” according to IRS regulations due to medical [...]
Social Security Overpayment Rules Are Changing Once Again
Effective March 27, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reinstates the 100 percent policy to recover overpayments, reverting from the previous 10 percent withholding rate [...]
2024 Survey Shows Long-Term Care Costs Continue to Rise
The latest annual cost of care survey by Genworth and CareScout offers insight into the cost trends of long-term care in the United States.
Report: Americans Overwhelmingly Support Social Security
Americans can agree on one thing: Social Security benefits should not only be preserved but strengthened - even if that means they must pay more to address the program's long-term financing [...]
Home Safety for Aging in Place: A Guide for Older Adults
Aging in place safely can involve making modifications to ensure well-being, comfort, and accessibility for older adults. Check out some practical tips to create a safer living [...]