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In this section we will review the key components involved with special needs planning. Already have a plan in place? Take this quiz to help you determine if you have planned adequately. Don't worry, you won't be graded! Here you will learn about naming a legal guardian and planning for your dependent's financial, medical and educational needs. Also take the opportunity to look at some interesting newsletter articles from our national partner, MetDESK.
- Planning Quiz - How well have you planned for your dependent's future?
- Special Needs Information - Learn about important topics such as wills, trusts, guardianship, SSI, IEPs, Medicaid and more.
- MetDESK Special Needs Calculator - When Funding A Special Needs Trust: How Much is Enough? Use our calculator to find out.
- Newsletters - National articles of interest and importance to your family on topics like UCP's Life Without Limits, Recognizing Key Tax Deductions and more.

Planning Quiz:
How well have you planned for your dependent’s future?
Take this quiz!
- Do you or your spouse have a vision of how your dependent will live if both of you are not around?
- Have you identified a guardian, conservator, or trustee for your dependent?
- Do you have a complete understanding of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) government benefits?
- Have you begun setting aside money for your dependent with special needs?
- Do you have a written Letter of Intent?
- Have any of your dependents, with or without special needs, been excluded in your will?
- Do you have a special needs or supplementary trust set up to preserve government benefits?
- Have you made provisions to fund these trusts with assets or insurance?
- Have you coordinated your special needs planning with other relatives?
- Have you done everything possible to protect your dependent's financial future?
- Have you planned where your special needs dependent will live if you are not around?
- Will your dependent be able to earn enough to care for him or herself?
- Will your dependent have adequate health insurance?
If you are concerned with any of your answers to these questions, please feel free to contact us via email at CSNP@metlife.com or phone at (860) 258-3863 or (203) 513-6046 and we would be more than happy to discuss your concerns with you.
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Special Needs Information
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MetDESK® Newsletters
Sept-Oct 2009 Issue "The Importance of Special Needs Planning"
Jul-Aug 2009 Issue "What Grandparents Can Do to Help Their Adult Child Who Has a Special Needs Child"
May-Jun 2009 Issue "In The Public Eye - Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome" Part 2
Mar-Apr 2009 Issue "In The Public Eye - Prenatal Testing for Down Syndrome"
Jan-Feb 2009 Issue "Realizing Your Child's Potential" 
Nov-Dec 2008 Issue "Recognizing Some Key Medical Tax Deductions for Parents of Children with Special Needs"
Sept-Oct 2008 Issue "The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance"
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