Trust Specialists Shelley and Madeline attended the 18th Annual Thompson Center Autism Conference and Parent Day in St. Charles. Parent Day took place on September 13th and the Conference took place on September...
MSNT News
Real Voices Real Choices 2023
Madeline, Trust Specialist, and Heather, Communications and Development Director, attended the Real Voices, Real Choices conference at Margaritaville - Lake of the Ozarks, August 27 through August 29th. Real Voices,...
New Website!
Midwest Special Needs Trust is happy to present our new website! We have tried to focus on usability and accessibility. Please explore our newest posts and browse the website contents. Are you having any trouble with the new site? Please let us know. Thank you!
MSNT Board of Trustees Selects Kathy Birkes New Executive Director
Release Date – 06/01/2016 COLUMBIA, Mo. The MSNT Board of Trustees announces the selection of Dana Katherine (Kathy) Birkes as its new Executive Director effective immediately. Ms. Birkes has experience in a broad range of public service spanning over 30 years. Most...
What is a Trust?
A special needs trust is designed for beneficiaries with disabilities to protect important public benefits such as but not limited to medicaid and SSI. Special needs trusts provide a tool for families planning for a loved one with a disability. Special needs trusts...
Establishing a Trust
Establishing a special needs trust yourself or a loved one with a disability can seem complex and difficult to understand. However, it is an important tool to protect important public benefits like Medicaid and SSI. Midwest Special Needs Trust is available to provide...
Using a Trust
Once established, Special Needs Trust funds can be used to supplement Social Security disability cash benefits and Medicaid. A trust of any size can make a meaningful difference in the life of the beneficiary. Requests for trust distributions include a wide range of...