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Victory for disability advocates: Supreme Court won’t hear Domino’s Pizza accessibility case
Jesse Fryburg on 10/16/2019By Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY | Published 9:56 p.m. ET Oct. 7, 2019 The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Domino’s petition on whether its website is accessible to the disabled is considered a loss for the pizza giant and a win for disability advocates. The case was one of a long list of those the Supreme […]
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Wall Street Journal Quotes NOD’s Howard Green On Power of Eye Tracking Technology
Jesse Fryburg on 10/11/2019Doctors Look to Eye-Tracking to Improve Care Startups are using technology that follows the movement of the eye to diagnose nearsightedness and help people with disabilities. David M. Ewalt From the Wall Street Journal For Pat Quinn, eye-tracking technology is a lifeline to the world. Mr. Quinn, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is […]
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Darren Walker Receives First Annual Alan Reich Award
Jesse Fryburg on 10/10/2019On September 26th, 2019, NOD presented Darren Walker with the first annual Alan Reich Award, recognizing a leader who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in the area of disability inclusion. Mr. Walker’s selection was based on his stewardship of the Ford Foundation’s nascent disability inclusion investment program, and his co-creation, with Richard Besser of the […]
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Supreme Court allows blind people to sue retailers if their websites are not accessible
Jesse Fryburg on 10/08/2019From the Los Angeles Times By DAVID G. SAVAGES | TAFF WRITER OCT. 7, 2019 Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for blind people to sue Domino’s Pizza and other retailers if their websites are not accessible. In a potentially far-reaching move, the justices turned down an appeal from […]
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Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm with Carol Glazer of the National Organization on Disability
Amber Cecil on 10/08/2019In 2018, the unemployment rate for those with a disability was more than twice the rate of those without. How can employers build a more inclusive workforce? Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses efforts to ensure people with disabilities live a well-rounded life, including access to meaningful employment.
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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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Victory for disability advocates: Supreme Court won’t hear Domino’s Pizza accessibility case
Jesse Fryburg on 10/16/2019By Kelly Tyko, USA TODAY | Published 9:56 p.m. ET Oct. 7, 2019 The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to not hear Domino’s petition on whether its website is accessible to the disabled is considered a loss for the pizza giant and a win for disability advocates. The case was one of a long list of those the Supreme […]
The post Victory for disability advocates: Supreme Court won’t hear Domino’s Pizza accessibility case appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Wall Street Journal Quotes NOD’s Howard Green On Power of Eye Tracking Technology
Jesse Fryburg on 10/11/2019Doctors Look to Eye-Tracking to Improve Care Startups are using technology that follows the movement of the eye to diagnose nearsightedness and help people with disabilities. David M. Ewalt From the Wall Street Journal For Pat Quinn, eye-tracking technology is a lifeline to the world. Mr. Quinn, who suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is […]
The post Wall Street Journal Quotes NOD’s Howard Green On Power of Eye Tracking Technology appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Darren Walker Receives First Annual Alan Reich Award
Jesse Fryburg on 10/10/2019On September 26th, 2019, NOD presented Darren Walker with the first annual Alan Reich Award, recognizing a leader who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in the area of disability inclusion. Mr. Walker’s selection was based on his stewardship of the Ford Foundation’s nascent disability inclusion investment program, and his co-creation, with Richard Besser of the […]
The post Darren Walker Receives First Annual Alan Reich Award appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Supreme Court allows blind people to sue retailers if their websites are not accessible
Jesse Fryburg on 10/08/2019From the Los Angeles Times By DAVID G. SAVAGES | TAFF WRITER OCT. 7, 2019 Gene J. Puskar / Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court cleared the way Monday for blind people to sue Domino’s Pizza and other retailers if their websites are not accessible. In a potentially far-reaching move, the justices turned down an appeal from […]
The post Supreme Court allows blind people to sue retailers if their websites are not accessible appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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Workforce Inclusion and Talent: Changing the Disability Paradigm with Carol Glazer of the National Organization on Disability
Amber Cecil on 10/08/2019In 2018, the unemployment rate for those with a disability was more than twice the rate of those without. How can employers build a more inclusive workforce? Carol Glazer, President of the National Organization on Disability, discusses efforts to ensure people with disabilities live a well-rounded life, including access to meaningful employment.
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