Patrick Farber Structured Settlement Brokers

Special Needs Trusts And the Baby Boomer Generation

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As the baby boomers reach age 65 and beyond, there is a strong possibility you are representing part of that aging population.

So what do you do when settling a case for an individual over 64? As you know, federal law permits Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) to hold assets of injured parties while preserving their needs-based public benefits such as Medicaid, Medical and SSI [42 USC §1396p (d)(4)(A) & (d)(4)(C)].  However, under federal law, these SNTs cannot be used by individuals over age 64 without disqualifying the injured parties from receiving public benefits. See, 42 U.S.C. §1396p(d)(4)(A). Fortunately, Pooled SNTs can overcome these disqualifying hurdles.

Here’s how the two SNTs differ: (Click to enlarge image.)

Pooled SNTs use a state-approved master Special Needs Trust that is administered by a non-profit rather than an individual or a bank. In California, Medi-Cal allows the transfer of settlement funds into a Pooled Trust or (d)(4)(C) trust for individuals of any age.

Thanks to Will Lindahl, enrollment director at CPT Special Needs Trust program, for providing this chart and information. CPT Special Needs Trust Program is a state-approved master First-Party and Third-Party Special Needs Trust provider. To reach Will, visit www.snthelp.com, will@snthelp.com or call 877-695-6444 x 89.

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Patrick C. Farber

Pat Farber has 35 years of insurance experience with more than 30 years in the structured settlement field. Pat specializes in providing structured annuities for medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, workers’ compensation, toxic torts, and construction defect cases as well as for non-physical injury cases and attorney fees. He participates in court hearings, arbitrations and settlement conferences throughout California, the West Coast and in other areas of the United States. He has personally placed over $3 billion in annuity premiums and U.S. Government notes.

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