Social Security Proposes Change To SSI Benefits
The Social Security Administration is looking to make a big change to the way that it determines monthly payments for people with disabilities receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits. The post…
New federal regulations for ABLE Plans take effect in Kansas on July 1
County Wide NewsAugust 12, 2022<August 12, 2022 New federal regulations for ABLE Plans take effect in Kansas on July 1 by Hillsboro Free Press TOPEKA – More Kansas living with…
HHS reinforces requirements for providers to give equal care to people with disabilities
HHS' guidance said disability rights apply to state crisis standards of care plans and procedures that detail how hospitals must triage scarce …
Social Security, SSI Benefits Expected To Increase Significantly
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries could see their monthly payments rise again next year by the largest amount in decades, experts say. The post Social Security, SSI Benefits…
The stark choice between a life with care or no life at all | Letters
It’s difficult to feel positive about needing assistance when coming to terms with a disability, says Fiona Weir. Plus a letter from Louise Hardwick and Molly Hardwick Lucy Webster does…
National Disability Insurance Agency boss resigns amid speculation over his future
Advocates call for NDIA to be led by person with disability after Martin Hoffman steps down as chief executive Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates Get…
Force Behind Katie Beckett Waiver Dies
Julie Beckett fought to care for her hospitalized daughter at home, ultimately helping to bring changes to Medicaid that improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of families nationwide. The…
Financial stability for those with disabilities – DeSoto County News
Mississippi News Financial stability for those with disabilities June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 Bob Bakken 0 Comments ABLE savings accounts, david mcrae, disabilities, financial stability, mississippi, unemployment State treasurer promotes…
Julie Beckett, Who Helped Disabled Children Live at Home, Dies at 73
A waiver named for her daughter, Katie, has allowed hundreds of thousands of children to receive medical care without having to live in a hospital.
Senators Say Social Security Needs A Beneficiary Advocate
Much like there is a taxpayer advocate at the IRS, a group of senators say that Social Security beneficiaries — including those with disabilities — deserve a voice at that…