Since 2014, the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act has allowed people with disabilities to save for future expenses without jeopardizing their eligibility for vital government benefits like Medicaid or Social Security. However, it only applied to those who became disabled before turning 26 years old.
How A New Government Act Can Help People With Disabilities Save For The Future–Without Risking Their Benefits
Topics: Disabilities
Long Covid and Social Security Disability Insurance
In 2020, the world as we knew it came to a sudden standstill as a global pandemic rocked us all. Quarantine and social distancing rules became our new normal as we all learned to handle the virus that came to be known as COVID-19.
Topics: SSDI, Disabilities
New Proposal Aims to Streamline CHIP and Medicaid Process
Recently the Biden administration proposed a set of new regulations focused on the renewal and application processes for Medicaid, as well as other government programs. The main purpose of the new regulations is to make it easier for older adults, disabled people, and low-income children to enroll in these important programs.
Topics: Disabilities
Bill of Rights to Help People with Disabilities Enjoy an Easy and Comfortable Experience When Traveling by Air
July 26, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Transportation under the Biden administration is pleased to announce a brand new “Bill of Rights” designed to help people with disabilities enjoy an easy and comfortable experience when traveling by air.
Topics: Disabilities