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New Missouri Voter ID Law
A new voter ID law is set to go into effect in Missouri for the upcoming November 2022 election. The only acceptable forms of voter ID will be an unexpired Missouri driver's license, a Missouri non-drivers ID, a U.S. passport, a U.S. Military ID, or other federally...
New and Faster Way to Get a Social Security Card
The Social Security Administration recently released a new website that can speed up the process of getting a new Social Security card. In certain cases, the entire process can be completed online with a new card arriving in the mail in 7-10 days. Even if a person’s...
Special Needs Alliance Celebrates 20th Anniversary
The Special Needs Alliance (SNA), a group of special needs attorneys that advocates for people with disabilities and special needs, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The SNA was founded in 2002 and has grown from a ten-person study group to over 150...
Social Security Expansion Act
The newly introduced Social Security Expansion Act, if passed, would increase benefits for current and future recipients while lengthening Social Security’s solvency. Left unchanged, Social Security is currently able to fully pay benefits through 2035. After that, if...
New Social Security Webpage for the LGBTQ+ Community
As part of June PRIDE month, Social Security has created a new webpage highlighting resources for the LGBTQ+ community.
Elder Fraud Awareness Webinars
May 15 is National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. Throughout the month of May, the Elder Justice project will be holding a series of webinars on scams targeting the elderly. The webinars are open to the public, but registration is required. To register, click on the...
Special Needs Trust as IRA Beneficiary
The Special Needs Alliance has published a new article by Lisa Nachmias Davis, CELA, entitled Naming a Special Needs Trust as Beneficiary of Your IRA or Retirement Plan. The article details some of the issues involved in funding a special needs trust for a family...
2022 Aid and Attendance Benefits
The VA recently announced the 2022 benefit rates for their Aid and Attendance program. The 2022 rates are: Single veterans: $2,050 per month/$24,610 per year Married veterans: $2,431 per month/$29,175 per year Surviving spouse: $1,318 per month/$15,816 per year...
Expansion of Those Entitled to Compensation for Agent Orange Exposure
As a result of the Nehmer v. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs lawsuit that established a class action for veterans that suffered from Agent Orange exposure, the class of people eligible for compensation due to Agent Orange exposure has been significantly expanded....
Special Needs Trusts and Housing Expenses
A Special Needs Trust, or a Supplemental Needs Trust, allows for a disabled individual to receive support while still maintaining eligibility for government benefits, such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Generally, funds from a special needs trust...
