If you are a corporate trustee or a family member or friend serving as trustee, you should be aware of an important policy change taking effect this fall that affects beneficiaries of special needs trusts who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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Children With Special Needs
Clear up the confusion: Medical vs. school assessments
It is a common scenario with our clients: Parents obtain medical assessments that diagnose their child with a condition such as ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or anxiety. They share the medical assessments with their child’s school to obtain a 504 Plan or...
Trustee School: Administering a Special Needs Trust – March 9, 2024
On March 9, 2024, Hickman Lowder held another session of our webinar, Trustee School: Administering a Special Needs Trust. It was hosted by Attorneys Ethan A. Welch, George O. Aljoe, and Helen L. Rapp. A recording of this presentation is now available for viewing at https://youtu.be/Zf4Dva_HrNM.
The 14 disability categories in the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that schools provide additional education supports and/or services for eligible students. These additional supports are specifically defined in an Individual Education Plan (IEP). An IEP creates goals for...
STABLE Account or Special Needs Trust? – May 20, 2023
On May 20, 2023, Hickman Lowder attorneys Elena A. Lidrbauch and George O. Aljoe discussed the differences between a STABLE Account and a special needs trust and how these tools can benefit your loved one. We invite you to view the recorded session and slides for the...
Transition – What Happens When My Child Turns 18? – April 29, 2023
On April 29, 2023 Hickman Lowder Attorneys Ethan A. Welch and Janet Fleck Griffith spoke about transition planning and what to expect when your child turns 18. They talked about guardianship and less restrictive alternatives; applying for SSI and Medicaid; and...
Equipping Parents for Education Advocacy – April 15, 2023
On April 15, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorney Janet Fleck Griffith and Education Advocate Mary Jo O’Neill hosted the webinar, Equipping Parents for Education Advocacy. They discussed the following topics: 1) the difference between IEPs and 504 Plans, 2) the IEP...
OhioRISE: Who is eligible and what are the benefits?
On August 26, 2022, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine officially announced the launch of OhioRise (Resilience through Integrated Systems and Excellence), a managed care plan to serve youth with complex needs. In his announcement, DeWine said: “OhioRISE offers hope for thousands...
Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts – March 25, 2023
On March 25, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorneys Elena A. Lidrbauch and Helen L. Rapp hosted the webinar, Estate Planning and Special Needs Trusts. They discussed general planning considerations and legal documents that are frequently used by families, including different...
Alphabet Soup – An Overview of Public Benefit Programs
On March 11, 2023, Hickman Lowder Attorneys Ethan A. Welch and George O. Aljoe hosted the webinar, Alphabet Soup – An Overview of Public Benefit Programs. They discussed public benefits that may be available for your family such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI),...