A special needs trust is NOT necessary if you worked, paid FICA & are applying for Social Security Disability, Assets are not an issue for workers disability. You can be a billionaire and received a Disability Insurance Benefit, which is based on what you have paid in.

However, assets, income and settlements are an issue for SSI (Supplemental Security Income), which is a welfare disability program for people who have not worked (enough) and not paid SSA special needs trust is NOT necessary if you worked, paid FICA & are applying for Social Security Disability, Assets are not an issue for workers disability. You can be a billionaire and received a Disability Insurance Benefit, which is based on what you have paid in.

However, Assets, income and settlements are an issue for SSI (Supplemental Security Income), which is a welfare disability program for people who have not worked (enough) and not paid SS tax or FICA.

You really need to have a case review with an attorney who specializes in Social Security law. or FICA tax.

There appears to be some duplication in the original post. I think this is correct:

A special needs trust is NOT necessary if you worked, paid FICA & are applying for Social Security Disability. Assets are not an issue for workers disability. You can be a billionaire and received a Disability Insurance Benefit, which is based on what you have paid in.

However, Assets, income and settlements are an issue for SSI (Supplemental Security Income), which is a welfare disability program for people who have not worked (enough) and not paid SS tax or FICA.

You really need to have a case review with an attorney who specializes in Social Security law.