SSA POMS Approve Use of True Link VISA Cards
Posted June 9, 2018 in MedicaidThe new Social Security regulations for SNTs addresses the use of a powerful spending tool for SNT beneficiaries called the True Link VISA card.
The new Social Security regulations for SNTs addresses the use of a powerful spending tool for SNT beneficiaries called the True Link VISA card.
The Social Security Administration has released new regulations related to special needs trusts.
SSA updated their on-line materials to indicate SNTs and ABLE accounts are exempt resources.
ABLE accounts are an alternative to establishing a special needs trust or can be used in concert with a an SNT. This article gives an overview of the uses.
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