Academy of Special Needs Planners

12/08/2025

We look forward to seeing you at the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference in Miami! Did you know the conference offers approved continuing legal education (CLE) credits in select states, as well as approved continuing professional education (CPE) and certified financial planner (CFP) continuing education credits?

Click the link in the comments below to learn more.

12/04/2025

Fired Worker States Claim for Disability Discrimination

The United States District Court for the District of Connecticut denied an employer's motion to dismiss a complaint fi...

12/03/2025

The State of Family Caregiving in the United States

An estimated 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers. That is roughly one in four adults providing often unpaid care for a relative or fri...

12/02/2025

Kick off the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference with presessions on April 29. Choose from two dedicated learning tracks—one for attorneys and another for financial planners. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/4ov6g10

12/01/2025

SCOTUS to Determine Definition of Intellectual Disability

The United States Supreme Court could soon give greater clarity to how intellectual disability is determined.

11/28/2025

Plaintiff Denied SSI Because SNT Was Countable Resource

The United States District Court for the Central District of California dismissed a plaintiff's action challenging the...

11/25/2025

ABLE Accounts Will Be Available for More People in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, the maximum age of disability onset for ABLE account eligibility will increase from 26 to 46 due to the ABLE Age Adjustment Ac...

11/18/2025

Join us at the 2026 Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference in Miami, FL, for two days of connection, learning, and inspiration designed to help your special needs planning practice thrive.

Here’s a sneak peek at this year’s highly anticipated sessions: 👇
🔹 Medicaid Under Fire
🔹 Challenging Social Security Denials
🔹 ABLE Accounts in Advanced Planning
🔹 State Variations in Public Benefits
🔹 High-Net-Worth Case Study
🔹 Revenue Rulings Every Planner Should Know
🔹 Stump the Chump: Your Questions, Answered

Explore the full agenda now: https://bit.ly/3###WHs

11/13/2025

5 Downsides to ABLE Accounts You Should Know About

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that people with disabilities can use to cover qualified disability-related expenses.

11/10/2025

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 20th Annual Academy of Special Needs Planners (ASNP) National Conference! Join us in Miami, Florida, April 30 and May 1, 2026, with optional presessions April 29.

This year, we’re celebrating with an extraordinary learning experience that sets new standards for professional education in our field. Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering today!

11/10/2025

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 Securi...

11/07/2025

The Benefits of Establishing a Special Needs Trust Early

One of the most powerful tools available to help secure a stable financial future for a child with special needs is a special needs trust (SNT). Setting...