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Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of New Jersey, Inc. (PLANNJ)

WEBOne in four adults in the United States lives with an intellectual, developmental, or physical disability or a mental health challenge. Your tax-deductible donation will help us enhance the quality of life for more people with disabilities and their families through services that promote self-determination, provide exemplary care coordination, and guide them in …

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WEBAbout the future Many families whose lives are affected by disabilities or mental health challenges worry about the future. Who will care for my loved

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS ARE TOOLS …

WEBGood financial planning provides the foundation to make sure crucial public benefits and services continue throughout your loved one’s lifetime. Special Needs Trusts can help ensure eligibility for Medicaid and other public benefits while they still receive care, comfort, enjoyment and engagement in life.

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CIRCLE OF SUPPORT

WEBIf you are a person with a disability, you are not alone. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States reports having some form of a disability. Each of us is unique, and you likely know your needs and preferences best.

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CREATING A LIFEPLAN: TWELVE STEPS TO PEACE OF MIND

WEBWe have helped hundreds of families develop uniquely tailored LifePLANs that detail all necessary supports for their loved one’s future. We will be at your side throughout the process, answering questions and providing guidance as you work through this list of relevant planning steps.

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Special Needs Trust Administration

WEBA Special Needs Trust (SNT) is an important part of planning for a loved one with a disability. Families should consult with an attorney knowledgeable in this area, because, when done properly, a trust can supplement a person’s needs without jeopardizing eligibility for crucial public benefits, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

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Representative Payee for Social Service Benefits

WEBThe stories of three families with loved ones who have disabilities and who use PLAN|NJ's trust administration and care coordination services are told through interviews conducted in their homes by Executive Director Ellen Nalven.

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Guardianship as a Tool of Last Resort

WEBGuardianship as a Tool of Last Resort. By Nina Weiss, Esq. More than twenty years ago, as an attorney in the Office of the Public Guardian, I attended court for a guardianship matter.

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Hazeline Pilgrim

WEBHazeline Pilgrim, MSW, LSW. For over two decades Hazeline Pilgrim has been an advocate for children and families who are experiencing developmental or mental health challenges, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations. She currently serves as the executive director of the Family Support Organization of Essex County, a family-led

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PLAN-NJ Newsletter4.pdf

WEB3$*( 635,1* The only constant with Medicaid over the last several years seems to be the constant change. This has only escalated in the last two years as nearly every aspect of Medicaid has endured

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Samantha J. Herrick, PhD., Immediate Past President

WEBThe stories of three families with loved ones who have disabilities and who use PLAN|NJ's trust administration and care coordination services are told through interviews conducted in their homes by Executive Director Ellen Nalven.

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