Implications of the Cures Act for Special Needs Trusts
Guidance for : Section 5007 of the 21st Century Cures Act (the �Cures Act�), Pub. No. 114-255, supports the independence of individuals with disabilities by permitting them to set up a special needs trust on their own behalf, rather than having to rely on a third party to do so.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 02, 2017
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