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Received an Inheritance? You May Need a Special Needs Trust

2024-10-206 min read

An unexpected inheritance can be a crisis for someone on benefits. Act quickly to protect coverage.

The Problem

Asset Limits

SSI: $2,000 individual, $3,000 couple Medicaid: Similar limits

What Happens

Benefits can be terminated once assets exceed limits.

The Solution: First-Party SNT

A first-party (self-settled) special needs trust can hold the inheritance.

Time Is Critical

You have limited time to establish the trust and deposit funds.

Requirements

  • Beneficiary must be under 65
  • Must be disabled per Social Security standards
  • Must be established by parent, grandparent, guardian, or court

Over 65?

A pooled trust is your only option for a self-settled SNT.

Steps to Take

Step 1

Don't spend the inheritance on anything that creates assets.

Step 2

Contact Pioneer Credit Solution immediately.

Step 3

Establish and fund the SNT quickly.

Step 4

Report to Social Security and Medicaid.

Don't Wait

Every day matters when protecting benefits. Call Pioneer Credit Solution at 1-888-271-2293.

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