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Living with a Visual Disability during the Coronavirus Pandemic | Blog by NOD’s Charles Catherine
Amber Cecil on 03/20/2020March 20, 2020 | By Charles Catherine, Special Assistant, NOD I am standing in my grocery store, waiting for Willy, one of the workers who usually helps me to do my shopping. As I reach out and grab his familiar shoulder, I realize that something has changed, I’m reluctant to touch him. I’m only 31 […]
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5 Tips for Employers and Employees with Disabilities to Continue Working Successfully during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Amber Cecil on 03/17/2020The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic is changing how all of us work, and those changes can have a greater impact on people with disabilities. Find out tips to make the adjustment easier if you or an employee has a disability.
The post 5 Tips for Employers and Employees with Disabilities to Continue Working Successfully during the Coronavirus Outbreak appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD Statement: Response to the Coronavirus Health Situation
Amber Cecil on 03/12/2020The National Organization on Disability remains committed to ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community. As such, NOD leadership is closely monitoring developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19), and aligned to operate in ways that ensure safety for all.
The post NOD Statement: Response to the Coronavirus Health Situation appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Key Strategies For Boosting Disability Recruiting
Amber Cecil on 03/06/2020When it comes to college recruiting, there are several common missteps or “missed steps” that employers commonly make in terms of recruiting students with disabilities. Felicia Nurmsen, managing director of employer services for the National Organization on Disability (NOD), says the thing she hears most from employers is that they want to understand how to find this talent.
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Looking Back at NOD’s Annual Forum | “Shifting the Talent Paradigm: Inclusive Cultures for a Modern Workforce”
Amber Cecil on 12/03/2019WATCH! More than 200 diversity and inclusion leaders attended NOD's Annual Forum exploring the best change management tactics that corporate leaders can deploy to create a more diverse and inclusive culture. Senior managers heard from executives and experts on the most effect tools and tactics to create an inclusive culture, as well as the leadership skills and personal attributes needed to lead a culture change.
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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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Living with a Visual Disability during the Coronavirus Pandemic | Blog by NOD’s Charles Catherine
Amber Cecil on 03/20/2020March 20, 2020 | By Charles Catherine, Special Assistant, NOD I am standing in my grocery store, waiting for Willy, one of the workers who usually helps me to do my shopping. As I reach out and grab his familiar shoulder, I realize that something has changed, I’m reluctant to touch him. I’m only 31 […]
The post Living with a Visual Disability during the Coronavirus Pandemic | Blog by NOD’s Charles Catherine appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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5 Tips for Employers and Employees with Disabilities to Continue Working Successfully during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Amber Cecil on 03/17/2020The COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic is changing how all of us work, and those changes can have a greater impact on people with disabilities. Find out tips to make the adjustment easier if you or an employee has a disability.
The post 5 Tips for Employers and Employees with Disabilities to Continue Working Successfully during the Coronavirus Outbreak appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD Statement: Response to the Coronavirus Health Situation
Amber Cecil on 03/12/2020The National Organization on Disability remains committed to ensuring the well-being of everyone in our community. As such, NOD leadership is closely monitoring developments related to coronavirus (COVID-19), and aligned to operate in ways that ensure safety for all.
The post NOD Statement: Response to the Coronavirus Health Situation appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Key Strategies For Boosting Disability Recruiting
Amber Cecil on 03/06/2020When it comes to college recruiting, there are several common missteps or “missed steps” that employers commonly make in terms of recruiting students with disabilities. Felicia Nurmsen, managing director of employer services for the National Organization on Disability (NOD), says the thing she hears most from employers is that they want to understand how to find this talent.
The post Key Strategies For Boosting Disability Recruiting appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Looking Back at NOD’s Annual Forum | “Shifting the Talent Paradigm: Inclusive Cultures for a Modern Workforce”
Amber Cecil on 12/03/2019WATCH! More than 200 diversity and inclusion leaders attended NOD's Annual Forum exploring the best change management tactics that corporate leaders can deploy to create a more diverse and inclusive culture. Senior managers heard from executives and experts on the most effect tools and tactics to create an inclusive culture, as well as the leadership skills and personal attributes needed to lead a culture change.
The post Looking Back at NOD’s Annual Forum | “Shifting the Talent Paradigm: Inclusive Cultures for a Modern Workforce” appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
