Can anyone point me to any information that would tell how distributions of funds from a non-revocable trust to a SSDI/Medicaid recipient would affect their benefits?
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing! It's true, a special needs trust can help protect an SSI recipient from running into the financial resource limit for SSI.
Hi there,
Hi there,
You can find info on trusts and SSI/Medicaid eligibility here:
https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-trusts.htm
To ensure your benefits any
To ensure your benefits any funds distributed would need to be placed in (special needs) trust for you.
In reply to To ensure your benefits any by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
Hi there,
Thanks for sharing! It's true, a special needs trust can help protect an SSI recipient from running into the financial resource limit for SSI.
How does trust distribution
How does trust distribution affect DISABILITY. not SSI
In reply to How does trust distribution by Chris (not verified)
Hi Chris,
Hi Chris,
If you're receiving SSDI benefits, then it may not have any effect if it is considered unearned income.
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