ALS.COMMUNITY Financial Health Series: The New Tax Laws And Your Benefits (SSD, Medicaid, ABLE)

Learn how recent tax law changes are impacting financial planning, Social Security, and Medicaid benefits for people living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). In this insightful ALS financial planning webinar from als.COMMUNITY, attorneys Jerold Rothkoff and Christa Frank High explain what individuals and families need to know to protect their benefits and financial health in 2025. 💬 Joined by patient panelist Chris Howell, this discussion explores the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”, ABLE Account updates, and Medicaid redetermination—all explained in clear, actionable terms for patients and caregivers. 🧠 What You’ll Learn: - A patient’s perspective on the importance of federal benefits - The basics of Social Security Disability (SSD) and SSI - How ALS qualifies as a Compassionate Allowance Condition - Key details of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and its impact - 2025 updates to ABLE Accounts for individuals with disabilities - Medicaid changes: redetermination, work requirements & eligibility - Important tax law updates: SALT deductions, standard deduction changes - Estate & Gift Tax exemptions — what to know for future planning - How potential benefit cuts could affect ALS patient care 👥 Featured Speakers: - Jerold Rothkoff, Esq. – Attorney, Rothkoff Law Group - Christa Frank High, Esq. – Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel Sigle - Chris Howell – Patient Panelist & Treasurer, als.COMMUNITY 🌐 About als.COMMUNITY als.COMMUNITY is dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by ALS. We provide education, advocacy, and a supportive platform for patients, caregivers, and more to share experiences, access resources, and navigate life with ALS confidently. ➡️ Learn more and join our community: www.als.community ➡️ Subscribe for more expert-led ALS webinars & resources: www.youtube.com/@als.COMMUNITY?sub_confirmation=1 Keywords: ALS financial planning, ALS benefits, tax law changes 2025, ALS Medicaid, ALS Social Security, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, ABLE account updates, ALS disability benefits, ALS community support, ALS patient resources #ALS #ALSCaregiving #Caregiver #ALSsupport #LivingWithALS #BuildingACareTeam #ALScommunity #ALS101 #FamilyCaregiver