October has come and gone without action by MassHealth regarding pooled special needs trusts. While there has been no official statement from MassHealth, we have learned that the agency may not issue pooled trust regulations until January.  We continue to work closely with MA NAELA on advocacy efforts. The implications of the delay, as we […]

Special needs trusts are legal and financial tools that are set up for people with disabilities to cover supplemental expenses not paid for by public benefits. Trustees of special needs trusts must ensure that beneficiaries remain eligible for need-based government benefits and strike a balance between the beneficiary’s current and future needs. Because these accounts […]

People with disabilities, their families and professionals setting up long-term care and financial plans must consider a long list of concerns, including required services, costs, funding strategies, the people involved, and how the care plan will impact relationships over long periods of time. One of the best choices for long-term financial support and care that […]