enTRUST Services

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., who led the American Civil Rights Movement through nonviolent activism and peaceful protest. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize at age 35 and gave the prize of $54,123 to further the civil rights movement. He is also the only non-president with a national holiday in his name. He was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Many of his speeches and quotes are well-known. Here is one that you may not have heard before: a recording of his acceptance speech of the Nobel Peace Prize: https://ow.ly/rktp50XY4xz

01/17/2026

01/16/2026

🌟 Friday Fact: Special Needs Pooled Trusts 🌟

Did you know… Special Needs Pooled Trust Funds are sheltered savings? 💡💰�They’re designed to protect SSI and Medicaid while allowing money to be used for extras, not basic needs.

Here’s the key info:�
🔹 Trusts protect SSI and Medicaid eligibility�
🔹 Funds are for supplemental expenses, not everyday basics�
🔹 They help people maintain benefits while improving quality of life

Trust funds can help pay for:�
✔ Education and training�
✔ Transportation (when not covered by Medicaid Waiver)�
✔ Personal care supports not covered by Waiver funding�
✔ Recreation, technology, and household items

Why it matters:�
✔ Protects SSI and Medicaid�
✔ Supports financial stability�
✔ Enhances quality of life�
✔ Provides peace of mind for families and beneficiaries

🎯 Big takeaway: Special Needs Pooled Trusts are compliance tools, not loopholes. When used correctly, they help trust planning and federal benefits work together — and that’s where professional guidance and benefits counseling make all the difference.

Learn more about enTRUST's Benefits Counseling and Special Needs Pooled Trust at https://entrustdisabilitysvcs.org/.

01/09/2026

🌟 Friday Fact: Income Averaging & Social Security! 🌟

Did you know… Social Security doesn’t always look at just one paycheck at a time? 📅💬

Here’s the key info:
🔹 Social Security can sometimes average your income over multiple months
🔹 This can help if your hours or pay change month-to-month (seasonal work, overtime, short-term jobs)
🔹 Income averaging can prevent one high month from making it look like you earned “too much”

Why it matters:
✔ Helps protect benefits
✔ Supports steady, sustainable work
✔ Reduces risk of overpayments

🎯 Big takeaway: Work incentives are tools, not traps.
Understanding income averaging can make working while on benefits more predictable — and more rewarding. That’s why benefits counseling matters!

Learn more about enTRUST's Benefits Counseling at https://entrustdisabilitysvcs.org/.

01/07/2026

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Tamika Fields ~ Certified Benefits Counselor & Financial Specialist

Tamika helps people understand how employment and income impact their federal benefits, with a strong focus on Social Security programs such as SSI and SSDI. She guides clients through work incentives and related benefit programs so they can make informed decisions about employment and financial stability.

Tamika works closely with people with disabilities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ensuring complex systems are explained clearly, respectfully, and in an accessible way. Her approach centers on empowerment—breaking down overwhelming information into manageable steps while honoring each person’s goals and circumstances, whether maintaining benefits while working, reinstating benefits, or navigating an overpayment.

What Tamika finds most rewarding about benefits counseling is helping people feel confident instead of afraid or uncertain when it comes to their benefits. Her goal is simple yet powerful: to help people understand their options so that fear doesn’t stand in the way of moving forward.

01/03/2026

enTRUST Services provides financial services that enrich the lives of people with disabilities and is a subsidiary of Mainstay.

Mainstay Life Services' mission is to enrich lives through person-centered support and inclusive community programs, unlocking the full potential of people with diverse abilities.

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01/02/2026

🌟 Friday Fact: Overpayments & SSA Debt! 🌟

Did you know… if Social Security or SSI accidentally pays you too much, it’s called an overpayment? 💸

Here’s the key info:

🔹 SSA can require repayment of any overpaid amount — even if it wasn’t your fault.
🔹 Overpayments happen for lots of reasons: reporting errors, benefit recalculations, or changes in income or living situation.
🔹 You can ask SSA to waive the debt if repaying it would cause financial hardship and the overpayment wasn’t your fault.
🔹 SSA can recover overpayments through:

Reducing future benefits
Direct repayment plans
Withholding tax refunds
🎯 Fun fact: You’re not powerless — you can request a waiver or repayment plan to make it manageable!

01/01/2026

From all of us at enTrust, we wish you and yours a Happy New Year!

#2026

12/26/2025

🌟 Friday Fact: Turning 18 yrs old in the SSI Program Changes EVERYTHING! 🌟

Did you know… when someone on SSI turns 18, a whole new set of rules kicks in? Here are the coolest fast facts:

🔹 Adult rules start at 18 — SSA does a quick check to make sure the young adult still qualifies.
🔹 Parents’ income stops counting! At 18, only your income matters. Many people actually qualify for MORE.
🔹 Working is encouraged — not punished! SSI has special work rules that let teens earn money without losing their benefits.
🔹 Still in school? You can use the Student Earned Income Exclusion (SEIE) to earn even more with no SSI cut.
🔹 Medicaid usually continues, giving access to healthcare and support services.

🎉 Fun fact: Some people denied as kids become eligible at 18—just because the rules change!

Growing up comes with new freedom… and new SSI opportunities. 🌈

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa!
May this season bring reflection, connection, and continued purpose. 🖤❤️💚

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from enTrust Services 💙
May your Christmas be filled with peace, hope, and warmth. 🎄✨