Blog: SSI
ABLE Account Contribution Increase
Starting January 1, 2018 donations of $15,000.00 for the calendar year can be made to an ABLE account. This is an increase from $14,000.00. Additional good news is that Florida’s ABLE United fund is waiving its fee to open a new account. An ABLE account helps a person with a disability save their earnings or,…
Tips When Obtaining a Recovery for a Client On Medicaid and SSI
This month’s ‘Tips and Tales’ focuses on what needs to be done before distributing proceeds to a client who receives Medicaid or SSI benefits. Feel free to use this checklist in your office: At inception of the lawsuit ask the client whether he/she receives Medicaid, SSI, Food Stamps, HUD housing (or other financially sensitive government benefits). Document your file. Request a copy of…
