Special Needs Planning

Why MetDESK®? 

MetDESK® is an organization dedicated to helping families secure both lifetime care and quality of life for their children or other dependents with special needs.

MetDESK®, MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids was founded in 1998 and is one of the first programs of its kind in the financial services industry. Since inception, the program has developed working relationships with five leading advocacy groups: Autism Society of America; The Arc, the country's largest volunteer-based organization devoted to issues affecting people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities; NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders); United Cerebral Palsy (UCP); and National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).

MetDESK® can help you to take steps to provide lifetime quality care that your child or dependent with special needs requires. MetDESK's mission is to help families plan for the future of their children or other dependents with special needs, including preserving government benefits and providing insurance and other financial solutions which can help provide lifetime quality care.

Planning for the future of an individual with special needs requires in depth knowledge of the federal laws as they pertain to government benefit eligibility and legal documents such as special needs trusts and guardianships. There are important financial considerations as well for providing not just lifetime care, but quality of life.

The same holds true for dealing with issues of medical insurance authorizations for specialized services and products such as physical therapy and medical equipment. It is also true when it comes to knowledge of the special education laws which most often require you to become an active advocate and participant in your child's education plan.

In planning for the future of your child or dependent, remember that you are the primary expert, but you may also need to turn to a number of other experts for assistance on such things as special needs estate planning. Though many of these issues can seem overwhelming, it is important you take the time with those experts today to provide for your child's tomorrow.