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The National Organization on Disability Urges Companies to Act Now & Advance Workforce Disability Inclusion Practices
Amber Cecil on 01/11/2021“As our country continues to grapple with civil unrest and a global pandemic, the time is now for all companies to advance their disability inclusion practices and build a stronger more inclusive workforce,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “Individuals with disabilities make up 20 percent of the U.S. population, the largest diversity group, and including them in hiring decisions increases a company’s talent pool exponentially. The 2021 Tracker is the only tool in the field providing a company with the data to improve their disability self-ID rates and workforce inclusion practices, as well as offering a deeper understanding of which key activities correlate to improved outcomes."
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NOD’s Chairman, Gov. Tom Ridge, Honors Dick Thornburgh
Amber Cecil on 01/07/2021Gov. Tom Ridge, Chairman of the National Organization on Disability, remembers the life and legacy of Dick Thornburgh, the 41st governor of Pennsylvania, who passed away December 31, 2020. As Attorney General to President George H.W. Bush, Gov. Thornburgh played a significant role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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In Focus: ADA Brings People With Disabilities Into Public Life
Amber Cecil on 01/05/2021"There were no curb cuts until the '90s and people who had mental health or what was then called 'mental retardation' would be sent away to institutions. People with disabilities weren't seen. They were out of sight, out of mind. One of the things the ADA did is, it brought people with disabilities into public life," Carol explains.
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January 28th NOD Public Webinar: Data – Driven Higher Standards: NOD’s Redesigned 2021 Disability Employment Tracker
Daniel Golden on 12/23/2020Join to learn about the redesigned Disability Employment Tracker and how it can be a game changer for your inclusion strategy. Find out why the Tracker is the nation’s top benchmarking tool. For the first time ever, your company can correlate practices with outcomes and let numbers tell the story. We’ll also explore how Corporate […]
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January 20th Webinar: Learn What It Takes to Lead with NOD’s Disability Employment Tracker
Daniel Golden on 12/23/2020Learn how your company can stand out and differentiate itself from the competition with the National Organization on Disability’s newly updated benchmarking tool, the Disability Employment Tracker. Let numbers tell the story, and find out which practices correlate to higher inclusion outcomes for employees with disabilities. Learn strategies to boost your disability inclusion practice and […]
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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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The National Organization on Disability Urges Companies to Act Now & Advance Workforce Disability Inclusion Practices
Amber Cecil on 01/11/2021“As our country continues to grapple with civil unrest and a global pandemic, the time is now for all companies to advance their disability inclusion practices and build a stronger more inclusive workforce,” said NOD President Carol Glazer. “Individuals with disabilities make up 20 percent of the U.S. population, the largest diversity group, and including them in hiring decisions increases a company’s talent pool exponentially. The 2021 Tracker is the only tool in the field providing a company with the data to improve their disability self-ID rates and workforce inclusion practices, as well as offering a deeper understanding of which key activities correlate to improved outcomes."
The post The National Organization on Disability Urges Companies to Act Now & Advance Workforce Disability Inclusion Practices appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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NOD’s Chairman, Gov. Tom Ridge, Honors Dick Thornburgh
Amber Cecil on 01/07/2021Gov. Tom Ridge, Chairman of the National Organization on Disability, remembers the life and legacy of Dick Thornburgh, the 41st governor of Pennsylvania, who passed away December 31, 2020. As Attorney General to President George H.W. Bush, Gov. Thornburgh played a significant role in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The post NOD’s Chairman, Gov. Tom Ridge, Honors Dick Thornburgh appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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In Focus: ADA Brings People With Disabilities Into Public Life
Amber Cecil on 01/05/2021"There were no curb cuts until the '90s and people who had mental health or what was then called 'mental retardation' would be sent away to institutions. People with disabilities weren't seen. They were out of sight, out of mind. One of the things the ADA did is, it brought people with disabilities into public life," Carol explains.
The post In Focus: ADA Brings People With Disabilities Into Public Life appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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January 28th NOD Public Webinar: Data – Driven Higher Standards: NOD’s Redesigned 2021 Disability Employment Tracker
Daniel Golden on 12/23/2020Join to learn about the redesigned Disability Employment Tracker and how it can be a game changer for your inclusion strategy. Find out why the Tracker is the nation’s top benchmarking tool. For the first time ever, your company can correlate practices with outcomes and let numbers tell the story. We’ll also explore how Corporate […]
The post January 28th NOD Public Webinar: Data – Driven Higher Standards: NOD’s Redesigned 2021 Disability Employment Tracker appeared first on National Organization on Disability.
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January 20th Webinar: Learn What It Takes to Lead with NOD’s Disability Employment Tracker
Daniel Golden on 12/23/2020Learn how your company can stand out and differentiate itself from the competition with the National Organization on Disability’s newly updated benchmarking tool, the Disability Employment Tracker. Let numbers tell the story, and find out which practices correlate to higher inclusion outcomes for employees with disabilities. Learn strategies to boost your disability inclusion practice and […]
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