What an epic and empowering DD Awareness Month! Each March, Summit DD and the community come together to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Throughout the month, Read More ›
Payee FAQs: A Practical Guide to Managing Social Security Benefits
What is a Payee?
According to the Social Security Administration, a representative payee is a person or organization appointed to receive the Social Security or SSI benefits for anyone who can’t manage their own benefits. It can be a friend or family member or organizational payee. When choosing a payee consider choosing someone the beneficiary feels will support them in participating in managing their money. Read More ›
What You Need to Know About The ABLE Act 2014
In December 2014, Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the ABLE Act of 2014 (Achieving a Better Life Experience). Modeled after 529 college savings plans, the ABLE Act allows people with disabilities to open tax-free savings accounts without losing government benefits.
So long as the funds are used for qualified expenses such as Read More ›