The Social Security Administration makes multiple types disability payments, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI).
A Special Needs Trust is a helpful tool that can considerably improve the quality of life for someone who receives public benefit program like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Medicaid.
Medicaid law has technical demands such as proof of residence and requires one to have a social security number. There are also financial requirements that have strict income and asset limits.
It is essential that Special Needs Trusts obey specific technical requirements, however, this does not mean that they must be inconvenient or restrictive.