Veterans Administration Aid And Attendance Benefits – Begley Report

INTRODUCTION “America’s veterans deserve the best health care and compensation system we can provide.”  (Anthony Principi, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, News Release, February 3, 2003).  While there are several different commonly known types of VA benefits available to veterans or widow(er)s of veterans, most people are unaware of the benefits available to senior citizens who…

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Special Needs Alliance Member Spotlight – Tom Begley, Jr.

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Joellen C. Meckley Elected to NJ NAELA

Joellen C. Meckley, Partner at Begley Law Group was recently nominated and elected to serve a 2-year term on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey NAELA. The New Jersey Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys advocates on behalf of and provides legal services for older adults, people with disabilities, and…

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What Happens When Your Child Receiving SSI Goes to College?

by Thomas D. Begley, Jr., Esquire, CELA SSI is a monthly income program. For 2018, the maximum federal benefit is $750 per month. In addition, some states have supplements. Unearned income reduces the SSI payment dollar-for-dollar after a $20 per month disregard. Earned income reduces the SSI payment by $1 for every $2 earned after…

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