New Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Website

In the first re-design of the ADA website since 2002, the Department of Justice launched a redesigned ADA website, ADA.gov. The new design incorporates improved navigation and usability features making it easier to find information on ADA technical assistance, enforcement, and regulations.   Additional features include information for returning service members with disabilities, service animals,…

Social Security Administration Revises Rules: Permits First-Party Trusts to Pay for Non-Beneficiary Travel in Some Cases

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has revised its Program Operations Manual System (POMS) to allow first-party trusts to pay for travel expenses incurred by non-beneficiaries in limited cases. In addition, the revised POMS clarifies the rule that payment of some administrative expenses upon early termination of the trust or otherwise, including trustee fees, will not…