Special Needs News | November 2025
2.8 Percent Increase in 2026 for SSI and SSDI Recipients
A slight raise in benefits payments is coming in 2026 for Americans who rely on Social Security disability benefits programs such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
People With Disabilities Could Save More Under Proposed Bill
The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act seeks to allow individuals with disabilities to contribute a portion of their earned income to their ABLE accounts beyond the standard contribution limit.
The Risks of Crowdfunding for People With Special Needs
While crowdfunding through social media and platforms such as GoFundMe can provide a financial lifeline for individuals with disabilities, it also carries risks, particularly regarding eligibility for means-tested government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income or Medicaid.
Proposed SSI Rule Could Affect People With Disabilities
Under a newly proposed rule, hundreds of thousands of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, including many disabled adults and children, would have their benefits cut or lose eligibility entirely.
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