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Some workers with disabilities have been performing the same routine tasks for decades, earning less than $1 an hour -- and the practice is entirely legal.  New legislation would change that.

If you move to a different state or split your time between one or more states, you should make sure your advance directive is valid in all the states you frequent.

A good special needs plan involves many key players, including a guardian, a health care proxy, an executor, a trustee and possibly a trust protector.  It’s a good idea to review these [...]

Dental care rarely gets attention as a disability rights issue, but numerous people with disabilities suffer from inadequate and inaccessible dental care.  There are signs this may be changing.

The government is considering changing its inflation calculation in a way that could mean that millions of children, seniors and people with disabilities losing access to vital programs, and [...]

The choice of trustee is one of the most important decisions you’ll make regarding your special needs trust.  Here are five questions to keep in mind when considering who will serve in this [...]

It may become harder for Medicare beneficiaries to find home health care due to a new rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Although the rule changes the way home [...]

Raising a grandchild can be tough financially, but grandparents should be aware that there is a tax credit available that could help them.