Happy New Year to You & Happy Anniversary to Us
As we begin 2026, we wish you a very happy New Year, one filled with good health and continued success for your organization and for those in your care. The start of this year is especially meaningful for Arlington Heritage Group, as we proudly celebrate our 40th anniversary. Our founder, Dr. Thomas R. Tirney, established […]
2026 SSI Benefits Set To Increase
Supplemental Security Income benefits are set to increase in 2026. Due to an annual automatic cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, that’s tied to inflation, the Social Security Administration said that benefits will go up 2.8% in 2026. As a result, the maximum federal SSI benefit for individuals will reach $994 per month, up from $967 this […]
Ready, Set, Goal: Guiding the Way to Meaningful Goals
Achieving a goal can be incredibly rewarding — but it’s rarely a straight path. Obstacles often arise and can throw even the best-laid plans off course. That’s why a clear vision and a well-defined path are essential to helping the individuals in your care reach both their short- and long-term goals. Reaching these goals fosters […]
Don’t Spend Down To Save Benefits
We see the spend-down strategy happen again and again. As end of month approaches, providers inevitably find consumers with funds over their resource limit and set into motion the never-ending tactic of spending the money away to save their consumer’s crucial benefits. This cycle is wasting staff time and consumers’ funds. You know there must […]
Use An Exempt Resource To Save Consumer Funds & Staff Time
We know the importance you place on choosing services that best support your consumers and community. Over one hundred human service providers nationwide have made THE PROVIDER TRUST their choice to control consumer funds and maintain eligibility. As an exempt resource, THE PROVIDER TRUST is an in-house special needs pooled trust that allows those in […]
Supplemental Security Income Recipients Likely To See Largest Increase In Decades
For 2023, the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA will bring a predicted increase for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, which are expected to rise by 8.7%. This is according to a projection from The Senior Citizens League, a nonprofit that advocates for seniors. In 2022, we saw SSI benefits increase by 5.9%, raising […]
Celebrating Independence As Our Nation Opens Up
Following this 4th of July celebration, our independence has never been more appreciated as we are beginning to move around our nation with more freedom and liberation from COVID-19 restrictions. While the COVID-19 virus is still with us, researchers have estimated that around 70% to 85% of the country needs to have active immunity to stop […]
Can I/DD Transportation Challenges Be Resolved With Individual Car Ownership?
Independence is a major goal for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). To support independent living, access to public and private transportation is critical. It is a basic need. However, transportation is one of the most frequently reported challenge in this population. Community involvement, employment, and conducting commonplace errands require access to cars, public […]