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Empowering Employment: How Benefits Counseling Helps People With Disabilities Thrive at Work

Empowering Employment: How Benefits Counseling Helps People With Disabilities Thrive at Work

During a recent Achieva webinar, Matt Bailey, Supervisor of Benefits and Trust Administration, broke down how benefits counseling can help individuals make informed choices about employment while keeping their support systems intact.

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How Long Does It Take Before SSDI Benefits Begin?

How Long Does It Take Before SSDI Benefits Begin?

Achieva Family Trust recognizes that there is a lot of information out there about the changes going on at the Social Security Administration. It is our goal to keep you as up to date as we can on these changes.

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Social Security Updates Recently Announced Identity Proofing Requirements

Social Security Updates Recently Announced Identity Proofing Requirements

The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits for millions of Americans against fraudulent activity. In-person identity proofing for people unable to use their personal my Social Security account for certain services will be effective April 14, 2025.

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Meet Achieva Family Trust Staff

Meet Achieva Family Trust Staff

Meet Achieva Family Trust Staff. PLUS - March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month; and Helpful Tax Filing Tips for Individuals with Disabilities

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As Congress considers Medicaid cuts, Pennsylvania's health care advocates settle in for a fight

As Congress considers Medicaid cuts, Pennsylvania's health care advocates settle in for a fight

The Pennsylvania delegation in the U.S. House voted along party lines this week to narrowly pass a GOP budget blueprint that calls for $2 trillion in spending cuts, including reductions at the federal agency that oversees Medicaid and Medicare.

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Meet Achieva Family Trust Staff

Meet Achieva Family Trust Staff

Meet Achieva Family Trust's Team. PLUS - How to Report Income for SSI Benefits; Social Security COLA Increases

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Medicaid on the chopping block: Proposed cuts threaten coverage of vulnerable Pennsylvanians

Medicaid on the chopping block: Proposed cuts threaten coverage of vulnerable Pennsylvanians

In Pennsylvania, where 3 million residents rely on Medicaid, advocates like Shana Jalbert, communications director of the Pennsylvania Health Access Network, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that promotes affordable health care access, worry about the vulnerable populations that stand to lose coverage

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Social Security Programs/Services Overview and Updates

Social Security Programs/Services Overview and Updates

Explore key insights into Social Security programs, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, along with updates for 2025. Learn about eligibility, income limits, and how to navigate appeals. Stay informed with helpful resources and links to plan your financial future.

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Meet Achieva Family Trust's Charitable Residual Team

Meet Achieva Family Trust's Charitable Residual Team

Meet Achieva Family Trust's Charitable Residual Team. PLUS - The IRS Raises ABLE Account Deposit Limit; Mail Delays, Paperwork Problems Prevent Hungry Families From Accessing Food Benefits in PA; and All Children Deserve to Live With Their Families

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Upcoming Medicare System Changes and How To Prepare For Them

Upcoming Medicare System Changes and How To Prepare For Them

As we approach 2025, significant changes are coming to the Medicare system, impacting costs, coverage, and access for beneficiaries. These adjustments are largely driven by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. Here, we break down the key changes, their implications, and how you can prepare.

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Upcoming Changes to the ID/A Waiver in Pennsylvania

Upcoming Changes to the ID/A Waiver in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is implementing significant updates to the Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) Waiver program, aimed at improving service quality, accessibility, and outcomes for participants.

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