By Zach Bloxham, JD, and Stefanie Dion Jones
Various public benefit programs are available to individuals living with disabilities and other challenges. These programs have their fair share of acronyms, which can confuse those relatively new to elder law or special needs planning—be they attorneys, beneficiaries, or loved ones.
This primer offers basic information about some common types of public benefits and can serve as an at-a-glance glossary of acronyms commonly used within the practice.