Special Needs Planning in Connecticut: An Overview
What is Special Needs Planning?
Are you caring for someone with special needs? If so, you are not alone. Approximately 43.5 million caregivers in the U.S. have provided unpaid care to a friend, relative or loved one in the last 12 months.
However, ensuring the well-being of a loved one with special needs often means that you’re faced with a mountain of paperwork and a sea of complex choices. There are many different options for providing support to those with special needs, requiring serious planning and in-depth expertise.
Special needs planning at Nedder & Associates is a complete service. We help caregivers navigate the legal complexities and protect their loved one’s rights. No matter your unique situation, we offer expert support, a guiding hand and compassionate, trustworthy advice.
How Does Special Needs Planning Work in Connecticut?
Connecticut offers a few different programs that benefit disabled people and people with special needs. This includes Medicaid, Social Security Income, the Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), among others. Our team can help you decide which programs work best for your loved one, and then manage the application process.
People with special needs living in Connecticut have access to a variety of assistance programs and services. These help with returning to community living, or with continued support to live at home. Many of these programs are administered under a Medicaid “waiver”, meaning certain Medicaid requirements have been waived to meet the needs of people with disabilities in the community.
Nedder & Associates helps clients across Darien, Westport, and New York with the paperwork and the legal tasks surrounding various programs that promote the social, physical and economic well-being of people with disabilities and special needs.
How Can Nedder & Associates Help With Special Needs Planning?
Our services are comprehensive and aim to take the weight off your shoulders as a caregiver. Here are the main special needs services we provide:
Establishing a trust
When a loved one is unable to manage their own financial affairs, a trust can help provide financial stability and security. A carefully planned trust also gives you the peace of mind that comes with having a long-term plan in place.
Establishing health care directives and guardianships
Sometimes, it’s necessary to help your loved one with their health and wellbeing by implementing a health care directive or guardianship. This makes it easier for the caregiver to make healthcare decisions for the person with special needs. Find out more about guardianships.
Special needs planning is no easy undertaking. Don’t go it alone. Give us a call to learn how we can help create a sound plan for you and your one.
