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Money & Benefits

SSI, Medicaid, ABLE accounts, work incentives, and protecting benefits.

Money & BenefitsOctober 7, 2026 · 2 min read

SSI at 18: What Changes When Your Child Becomes an Adult

When a young adult with a disability turns 18, Social Security looks at SSI very differently. Parents' income stops counting, and there's a new disability review. Here's what to expect and what to watch for.

Money & BenefitsOctober 7, 2026 · 2 min read

ABLE Accounts in 2026: More People Now Qualify. Here's How They Work

Since January 1, 2026, people whose disability began before age 46 (up from 26) can open an ABLE account. How ABLE accounts protect SSI and Medicaid, contribution limits, and New York's NY ABLE program.