Thursday, February 11, 2010

Social Security Compassionate Allowance: Breaking News!

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has added early-onset/younger onset Alzheimer's to the list of conditions under its Compassionate Allowance Initiative, giving those with the disease expedited access to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

http://www.alz.org/living_with_alzheimers_social_security_disability.asp

The CLASS Act (Community Living Assistance Services and Supports)

Article from the February 10 St. Paul Pioneer Press, authored by Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts and Alzheimer's Association Executive Director Mary Birchard.

http://www.twincities.com/ci_14376108?IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com&IADID=Search-www.twincities.com-www.twincities.com