Special Needs Certified Financial Planning® Blog
June 12, 2025
Debunking the central Medicaid myth: Medicaid isn’t just for the destitute—it supports millions—including working families, seniors, and the disabled—and offers quality care while allowing asset protection.
May 14, 2025
Explore how new legislation affects ABLE accounts and what families should know to protect savings for disability needs.
November 28, 2024
Explore how Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) ensure long-term security for loved ones with disabilities, without compromising government benefits.
November 21, 2024
Explore key financial assistance programs, including Medicaid, CHIP, and private insurance options, for families with children who have special needs.
November 14, 2024
This guide offers financial planning strategies for families with special needs children in 2024, ensuring lifelong security and support.
November 7, 2024
New SSI regulation changes expand eligibility and may increase benefits for recipients starting September 2024.
October 28, 2024
Discover how Social Security is simplifying the disability benefits process, making support more accessible for those in need.
October 21, 2024
Explore how Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) can create customized learning paths for children with special needs.
October 14, 2024
Explore how both spouses can qualify for SSDI benefits, including individual criteria and family benefit limits.
October 7, 2024
Explore the SSDI benefit calculation process, including tools and tips on estimating your potential monthly disability payments.
September 30, 2024
Explore the impact of inheritance on SSDI benefits, tax implications, and how Special Needs Certified Financial Planners® can safeguard your future.
September 24, 2024
Discover the EFMP's role in enhancing life for military families with special needs dependents, ensuring access to essential services.
September 13, 2024
Major shift for SSI: Donated food won't count as income starting Sept 30, 2024, simplifying benefit calculations.
September 6, 2024
Explore the fight for equal mental health care coverage.
August 26, 2024
Explore the ENABLE Act's impact on ABLE accounts, ensuring financial security for the disabled through key proposed updates.
August 7, 2024
Explore why Special Needs Trusts are vital in securing futures for children with disabilities through effective estate planning.
July 15, 2024
Explore the SSDI 5-year rule's impact on work credits and benefit reinstatement for disabled individuals.
July 8, 2024
Explore the balance of SSDI benefits with part-time work and the safeguards like TWP for special needs individuals.
July 2, 2024
2024's ASNP conference shed light on evaluating pooled special needs trusts, highlighting their critical role and challenges.
June 19, 2024
Explore the essential role of respite care in supporting caregivers of loved ones with disabilities for their well-being.
June 10, 2024
Discover key 2024 SSI changes: No more food cost counts and simplified rent calculations to maximize Social Security payments.
June 5, 2024
Explore tailored planning for children with special needs, ensuring financial security and supportive care for their futures.
May 31, 2024
2024 update: IRS boosts ABLE account limit to $18,000, allowing individuals with disabilities to save more without losing benefits.
May 24, 2024
Secure your special needs child's future with the right financial plan and trust. Ensure benefits eligibility and asset protection.
January 17, 2024
A few of my recent conversations with families included the idea that you can save too much. Is it possible? Learn more...
December 20, 2023
Learn about how upcoming minimum wage changes impact disability income and families with special needs children.
September 27, 2023
Here are some DOs and DON’Ts while saving in your own ABLE account and how to optimize it as an ABLE account beneficiary
September 7, 2023
Substantial Gainful Activity was a term defined by the Social Security Administration to define competitive work enough to justify not awarding cash benefits. Learn more.
June 18, 2023
Is insurance a financial plan for families with special needs? Learn why this isn't the whole story and may not be enough.