Guardians and supporters of disabled individuals with special needs have the added challenge of determining the availability of supports and services for their loved ones. Many of these supports and services are provided through benefit programs administered by our federal and state governments. Navigating these programs can be a daunting task. Additionally, these programs have strict eligibility rules with long wait times. Some threshold eligibility rules require the disabled individual to meet a legal definition of disability, whereas other rules focus on the amount of income and resources available to the disabled individual.
The income and resource rules concerning eligibility for public benefits such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid are particularly complex because they are the product of federal statute and administrative law. Guardians and supporters often find themselves in need of legal advice and counsel concerning how to assist family with eligibility for these programs, or creating a plan concerning excess income and resources that will allow their family member to maintain their eligibility for these programs.
Law Office of Adriane S. Grace, PLLC provides legal counseling and advising services to guardians and supporters of disabled individuals with special needs facing these issues. We assist guardians, supporters, and caregivers navigate complex federal statutes and regulatory rules and can help them develop a plan for eligibility under these rules.
This legal counseling and planning service is separate and apart from our Social Security appeals practice and is focused on clients who are guardians, supporters, or caregivers of disabled individuals with special needs.
