When a parent of a child with special needs retires and begins receiving Social Security retirement benefits, her child may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) based on the parent’s work record if the child’s disability manifested itself before the child turned 22 years old.

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Wall Street Journal Article. Experts often recommend that families create a "special needs" or "supplemental needs" trust as the centerpiece of their plan.