Advanced Legal Planning

03/10/2026

SPECIAL NEEDS ALLIANCE NEWS:
𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐮𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐢𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Yesterday, KFF Health News released two articles detailing the discussions Medicaid disability and dental services advocates are facing. In Idaho, lawmakers are considering cutting $22 million from the state’s Medicaid program, with home- and community-based services (HCBS) as potential targets. Medicaid advocates note that many other states including Colorado and Missouri are considering reducing HCBS because they are optional services. Kim Musheno, Senior Director of Medicaid Policy at The Arc, commented that disability advocates predicted and warned Congress about this when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) was being discussed.
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01/22/2026

The Special Needs Alliance has released an excellent new State‑by‑State Guide to Medicaid benefits, designed to help families, caregivers, and professionals navigate essential support options with confidence.
We encourage you to explore this valuable tool below. If you have questions or would like guidance on how these benefits may apply to your situation, our office is here to help. We are always happy to provide clarity, start a conversation, and support our community in any way we can.

The Special Needs Alliance (SNA) is a national organization comprised of attorneys in the practice of special needs, disability and elder law—serving and advocating for individuals with special needs and their families. We do not provide legal advice.

01/07/2026

12/22/2025

One Big Beautiful Bill Provides Important, Overdue Compensation for Idaho Downwinders
If you or a family member have lived in the designated affected areas, including the states of Arizona - Apache, Coconino, Gila, Mohave, Navajo, or Yavapai, Idaho - Entire State, Nevada - Eureka, Lander, Lincoln, Nye, White Pine, or the northeastern portion of Clark, New Mexico - Entire State, or Utah - Entire State, during a specific period of time, you may be eligible for significant compensation. The compensation, offered by the Federal Government, addresses the consequences of radioactive nuclear fallout originating from the Nevada Test Site.
Receive the assistance you deserve through a program endorsed by the United States Congress.

12/22/2025

Not only did we hit the bullseye for our clients’ Estate Planning needs… we also proved we can hit the bullseye in axe throwing. Turns out precision isn’t just for paperwork—it’s for axes too! Who knew estate planners could throw down like Vikings?

10/04/2025

Thank you to everyone that came out to Idaho seniors lifestyle Expo today. It was an honor to talk to all the wonderful people we had a chance to meet at the IBL Events.

10/04/2025

Today is the day! Join ALP at the Idaho Senior Lifestyle Expo. There is lots of amazing vendors here, it's free and attorneys Sean Beck and Amanda Bartlett will be presenting in the white stage tent today at 3:00.

09/29/2025

This Saturday, join us at the Idaho Senior Lifestyle Expo! Attorneys Sean Beck and Amanda Bartlett will be presenting at 3:00. This is a wonderful event to connect with a vibrant community of Idaho seniors, explore products and services for active aging, and get support for caregiving or planning ahead