Hello Everyone,

This past year has certainly been a challenge. Despite everything, we have seen triumphs of the human spirit. For those of us who work with people with special needs…

The ability to keep vulnerable loved ones at home with supports for as long as they are safe has been a viable option for some time in Massachusetts. M.G.L. c. 111, s. 2 states, “A person seeking admission to a long-term care facility paid for by MassHealth shall receive pre-admission counseling for long-term care services, […]

Rose Osborne 1924 – 2018 Here at PLAN of MA & RI, we are grateful on this Thanksgiving 2020, for being able to help our beneficiaries enjoy living their lives to the fullest with the people, things and animals that mean the most! Even though she has passed on, our beneficiary, Rose, was able to […]

Planned Lifetime Assistance Network (PLAN) of MA & RI is saddened to hear of the recent passing of long-time friend and board member, Phyllis S. Solomon. Phyllis, along with her late husband Albert, were among the original founders of our non-profit organization, the origins of which date back to 1961. Along with a group of […]

Please contact your state representatives about this important amendment to help seniors 65+ continue to have access to Special Needs Pooled Trusts. We have until 1:00 p.m. today to reach out as this is being debated TODAY! Thank you for your support! Amend #116 Pooled Trust (S2842)

We are pleased to announce that the Albert N. Solomon Memorial Trust Fund is accepting grant applications from class members of the Paul A. Dever School/Developmental Center (“Dever Class Members”).  The Albert N. Solomon Memorial Trust Fund, (formerly known as the PADARC Trust Fund), was established in 1988 exclusively to benefit certified Dever Class Members […]

Special Needs Trusts can be complicated! We’ve created a presentation that summarizes the overall differences between various types of special needs trusts, what PLAN offers, and which ones may be a good fit for you and/or someone you care about.  

Dear Beneficiaries, Valued Partners and Colleagues, As we move forward together into 2020, and as I move into the role of Executive Director in my twelfth year here at PLAN of MA and RI, I am delighted to share with you some intentions about our immediate next steps. We will continue to: Deliver outstanding special […]