Medicaid is a topic that comes up frequently in personal injury settlements — and for good reason, because dealing...
Government Benefits Planning
The Mechanics of How to Set Up a Special Needs Trust
If you are in the settlement phase of a case and your client is receiving needs-based government benefits like...
How Does a Settlement Impact a Client’s Medicare Benefits?
Attorneys often ask us how a settlement check can impact a client's Medicare benefits. Medicare is an entitlement for...
Is a Client Not Returning Your Calls? This Might Be the Problem…
If a client is not returning your calls or responding to other communication efforts in pursuing a personal injury...
When You Should Consider a Medicare Set Aside for a Client
Medicare Set Aside Accounts Personal injury attorneys often ask us: "Do I need to set up an MSA for my client?" An MSA...
If Your Client Receives SSI, Plan Ahead in Case of Settlement
Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a needs-based government benefit that many personal injury clients receive from...
Special Needs Trust: Eligibility Requirements and Use Cases
One question we often get from personal injury attorneys with settling cases is: "Who is eligible for a special needs...
Will Receiving a Settlement Impact SSDI?
One question we often get from personal injury plaintiff attorneys is: "Will receiving a settlement impact SSDI...
Does Receiving Funds in an IOLTA Impact Government Benefits?
Two common questions we get from attorneys are, “Does receiving settlement funds into my IOLTA account impact my...
Case Study: What Comprehensive Settlement Planning Looks Like
We are often asked: “What do you mean by comprehensive settlement planning?” It’s easiest to demonstrate the value of...
Oh, SNAP! What You Need to Know if Your Client Receives Food Stamps
What are SNAP benefits? SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and is considered a needs-based...
The Difference Between SSDI and SSI (and Why It Matters)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are government benefits for clients...
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