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Military Families: Benefits for Children with Special Needs

This act makes it easier for military families to provide financial support for children with special needs after a parent's death. It allows benefits to be directed to special needs trusts, offering greater flexibility and financial security for these children.
Key points
Ability to direct survivor benefits to special needs trusts for children with disabilities.
Participants in the Survivor Benefit Plan can change beneficiaries to a special needs trust for a child.
Individuals who establish such a trust can now join the Survivor Benefit Plan.
A one-year open enrollment period is established for changing beneficiaries to special needs trusts for children.
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Print number: 117_HR_2109
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2021-03-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Debra Nixon Special Needs Trust Inclusion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2109.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ability to direct survivor benefits to special needs trusts for children with disabilities.
  • Participants in the Survivor Benefit Plan can change beneficiaries to a special needs trust for a child.
  • Individuals who establish such a trust can now join the Survivor Benefit Plan.
  • A one-year open enrollment period is established for changing beneficiaries to special needs trusts for children.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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