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.
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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