by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA A Disability Annuity Trust (“DAT”) can be established for a disabled child or any disabled individual.[1] However, in considering the use of a DAT for a disabled person, care must be taken to examine…
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PUBLIC BENEFITS CONSIDERATIONS IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA Personal Injury attorneys must inquire as to whether their clients are receiving public benefits. Certain benefits are means-tested, so that if the client receives money directly those benefits are reduced or lost completely. This…
WHEN SHOULD A MEDICARE SET-ASIDE ARRANGEMENT BE CONSIDERED?
by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., CELA In settling of a personal injury case, commonly called a third party liability case (TPL), a Medicare Set-Aside Arrangement (MSA) should frequently be considered. Many Lawyers and Structured Settlement Brokers believe that if the…
Can I Qualify for Medicare if I have a Disability?
Medicare is well-known for providing health insurance for people age 65 and older. However, Medicare can also provide health coverage for younger people with disabilities, so if you have a disability, it is important to know how you may qualify…
Benefits Increase Coming for Veterans Disability Recipients in 2015
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and veterans disability recipients will see their benefits increase by 1.7 percent in 2015. The increase represents the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which is automatically applied to Social Security benefits. Although benefits will increase slightly,…
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THE IMPORTANCE OF PUBLIC BENEFITS IN SETTLING PERSONAL INJURY CASES
Article by Thomas D. Begley Jr. Public benefits must always be considered in the settlement of a personal injury case. They are important for two reasons: (1) whether there is a lien to repay the public benefits, and (2) whether…
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THE IMPACT OF WINDSOR ON TAX AND PUBLIC BENEFITS PLANNING FOR SAME-SEX COUPLES PART II
Article by Thomas D. Begley Jr. This is the second part of a two-part article dealing with the impact of Windsor on taxation and public benefits. This article will examine the impact of Windsor on public benefits planning. In United…
POST-SETTLEMENT ISSUES IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
Years ago the difficult job of a personal injury attorney was to settle the case. In recent years, a myriad of other issues has developed and the personal injury attorney is wise to address them in order to avoid malpractice…
Tagged with: Medicare, Medicare Supplement, New Jersey, RRD, Settlement Preservation Trust, SSDI, SSI
Social Security Administration to Implement Major Changes to Disability Insurance
The beneficiary rolls of the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program are increasing rapidly, as is public and legislative scrutiny over the process. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making major changes. A recent article on the Wall Street Journal’s…
Reallocate Payroll Taxes to Shore Up Social Security Disability Trust Fund
In American politics, partisan gridlock is the norm. It is therefore not terribly surprising that Congress has so far delayed reforming Social Security for retirees. After all, reforms to extend the program’s solvency would require increases to payroll taxes, cuts…
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