Archive for January, 2012
When creating and administering a special needs trust, it can be hard to find a suitable trustee that is skilled in investments and the ongoing administration of the trust. A pooled special needs trust, also known as a (d)(4)(C) SNT, is established and operated by a nonprofit association that typically has record for how it [...]
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Decisions to recommend a one-to-one aide must weigh the factors of both: - The student’s individual needs; - The available supports in the setting where the student’s IEP will be implemented. There are certain important considerations that must be made by the CPSE/CSE in regard to the factors above. These include, but are not limited [...]
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New Yorkers who have Medicaid and need home attendant services can have this type of care covered. Approval is granted when financial and medical criteria are met, and an individual submits an M11q form that his or her doctor has thoroughly completed. These services can offer substantial savings for an individual and their family, and [...]
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