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Tips for Building Your Disability Friendly Brand: Key Takeaways from the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s April Networking Luncheon
Amber Cecil on 06/13/2018At the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s April networking luncheon, EY, Charter Communications, and The Hershey Company shared how they have realized returns on their investments from branding their workplaces as disability friendly. Discover the key takeaways and insights from the event.
The post Tips for Building Your Disability Friendly Brand: Key Takeaways from the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s April Networking Luncheon appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Revisiting the Pain of Mental Illness in America
Amber Cecil on 06/13/2018In the wake of losing both Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, we revisit a blog written by NOD President Carol Glazer for The Huffington Post. As suicide rates continue to climb, the urgency to de-stigmatize mental illness and eliminate the barriers to asking and receiving treatment is all too clear.
The post Revisiting the Pain of Mental Illness in America appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD Welcomes Coca-Cola, General Motors & Hilton Executives to Esteemed Board of Directors
Amber Cecil on 06/07/2018Ken Barrett, Global Chief Diversity Officer, General Motors; Andrew R. Davis, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, The Coca-Cola Company; and Mike Gathright, Senior Vice President of Reservations and Customer Care, Hilton join civic and corporate leaders working to advance disability inclusion in the workforce.
The post NOD Welcomes Coca-Cola, General Motors & Hilton Executives to Esteemed Board of Directors appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Want Your Business to Succeed? Hire Moms. Hire Vets. Hire Boomers. Hire People With Disabilities. Here’s Why
Amber Cecil on 05/31/2018NOD President Carol Glazer recommends that if a manager has a disability, he or she discuss it openly. "You can almost hear a sigh of relief go through the workforce when a senior leader discloses a disability," she says.
The post Want Your Business to Succeed? Hire Moms. Hire Vets. Hire Boomers. Hire People With Disabilities. Here’s Why appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Five Questions with Dr. Ronald Copeland of Kaiser Permanente on Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
Amber Cecil on 05/16/2018NOD asked Dr. Copeland five key questions to find out why employers shouldn’t overlook mental health in the workplace, how to reduce stigma and improve employee engagement, and what Kaiser Permanente is doing to build an inclusive culture.
The post Five Questions with Dr. Ronald Copeland of Kaiser Permanente on Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
Affordable Care ActThe Impact on Special Needs Trusts
On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law puts in place comprehensive health insurance reforms that will roll out over four years and beyond.
The ACA removes lifetime limits on health benefits and creates new coverage options for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Colorado later approved Medicaid Expansion for individuals under 65 years of age with income below 133 percent of the federal poverty level (Approximately $15,000 for an individual), which began January 2014. There is currently no asset test for this program.
What is NOT changing with the implementation of the ACA? (Why a Trust is still needed)
The Medicaid Waiver Program will remain the only real benefit program that will cover significant custodial home care services for people with disabilities.
Long-term care in Assisted Living Facilities and Nursing Facilities will still be paid by Medicaid when an individual does not have Long-Term Care Insurance, or income/resources to privately pay.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will continue to have a resource limit of $2,000 for individuals.
When a Trust May Not Be Needed
When an individual who meets the income requirements for Medicaid Expansion and does NOT need Long-Term Care or a Waiver program receives a windfall (PI Settlement, Back-payment in SSA, Inheritance), as there is no asset test for the Medicaid Expansion Service.
Individuals need to evaluate their eligibility for other programs such as LEAP, Food Stamps, etc.
Individuals need to evaluate the other benefits of placing funds in a Special Needs Trust, like:
- Budgeting – CFPD provides a plan for spending or saving to reflect your goals
- Protection from exploitation.
- CFPD provides a link to a network of community partners and resources.
So what are my next steps?
Consult with an attorney who is well-versed in the Affordable Care Act.
Call CFPD to discuss your individual situation. Our staff have been trained in the ACA and follow the implementation of new services and the impact of SNTs.
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Tips for Building Your Disability Friendly Brand: Key Takeaways from the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s April Networking Luncheon
Amber Cecil on 06/13/2018At the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s April networking luncheon, EY, Charter Communications, and The Hershey Company shared how they have realized returns on their investments from branding their workplaces as disability friendly. Discover the key takeaways and insights from the event.
The post Tips for Building Your Disability Friendly Brand: Key Takeaways from the NOD Corporate Leadership Council’s April Networking Luncheon appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Revisiting the Pain of Mental Illness in America
Amber Cecil on 06/13/2018In the wake of losing both Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade, we revisit a blog written by NOD President Carol Glazer for The Huffington Post. As suicide rates continue to climb, the urgency to de-stigmatize mental illness and eliminate the barriers to asking and receiving treatment is all too clear.
The post Revisiting the Pain of Mental Illness in America appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD Welcomes Coca-Cola, General Motors & Hilton Executives to Esteemed Board of Directors
Amber Cecil on 06/07/2018Ken Barrett, Global Chief Diversity Officer, General Motors; Andrew R. Davis, Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, The Coca-Cola Company; and Mike Gathright, Senior Vice President of Reservations and Customer Care, Hilton join civic and corporate leaders working to advance disability inclusion in the workforce.
The post NOD Welcomes Coca-Cola, General Motors & Hilton Executives to Esteemed Board of Directors appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Want Your Business to Succeed? Hire Moms. Hire Vets. Hire Boomers. Hire People With Disabilities. Here’s Why
Amber Cecil on 05/31/2018NOD President Carol Glazer recommends that if a manager has a disability, he or she discuss it openly. "You can almost hear a sigh of relief go through the workforce when a senior leader discloses a disability," she says.
The post Want Your Business to Succeed? Hire Moms. Hire Vets. Hire Boomers. Hire People With Disabilities. Here’s Why appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Five Questions with Dr. Ronald Copeland of Kaiser Permanente on Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace
Amber Cecil on 05/16/2018NOD asked Dr. Copeland five key questions to find out why employers shouldn’t overlook mental health in the workplace, how to reduce stigma and improve employee engagement, and what Kaiser Permanente is doing to build an inclusive culture.
The post Five Questions with Dr. Ronald Copeland of Kaiser Permanente on Addressing Mental Health in the Workplace appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
