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Introduction Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are government benefits for clients with disabilities. However, clients may not know which one of the...
Introduction If you get a settlement after an injury, you might wonder: do I have to report my settlement to Medicaid? This is an important question. Your answer can affect your benefits and your...
Introduction Here at Amicus Settlement Planners, settlement trust is a topic that we often get asked about. People usually want to know: "What are the mechanics of setting up a settlement trust, and...
Introduction Personal injury attorneys frequently call our office and ask who qualifies for a special needs trust. There are 3 requirements for an individual to be eligible for a special needs...
Introduction Common questions we get from clients include: "Will I lose my Medicaid if I get a settlement?" and "Can SSI find out about a settlement?" To address these, our firm has created a tool...
A common question that we get from settlement clients and their attorneys is, “Can a client own a home and still receive Medicaid and SSI? And can a special needs trust own a home, or does the...
Introduction In most competent adult settlement situations, it is common for attorneys to feel that competent adults can make decisions for themselves, so they settle a case, give the client the...
Introduction What are SNAP benefits? SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and is considered a needs-based government benefit. SNAP is more commonly referred to as food stamps....
Introduction When we work with personal injury attorneys and their clients and discuss options for settlement proceeds planning, one common topic we discuss is the payout options of structured...
Introduction Next to the question 'how to set up a special needs trust,' one of the most common inquiries that we often get from clients or attorneys that are considering this option is: ” What are...
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