Benefits and Long-Term Planning
Benefits & Long Term Planning
| Type of Service | Definition | Organization |
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Estate Planning |
The process of deciding how to leave your money and resources to your children after your death including special needs trust funds |
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Guardianship |
Parents with young adults with disabilities must make very personal decisions on how to best guarantee safety and well-being without taking away other rights. The law provides a range of options from power of attorney to limited or full guardianship and conservatorship. |
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Medicaid Waivers |
Provide funding for community services based on eligibility. |
Virginia Department of Medical Services Assistance
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Social SecurityBenefits (SSI/SSDI) |
Provides benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. |
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SSI/SSDI Work Incentives (PASS and IRWE) |
SSA does make allowances for costs associated with disability through application for an Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE) or Plan to Achieve Self Sufficiency (PASS). |
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Medicaid Health Insurance |
Provides medical benefits to low-income people and people with disabilities who have no medical insurance or have inadequate medical insurance.
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Fairfax County Department of Family Services
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