<prompt> Human: Longtime lurker here with a significant question for the PF community.Our family just recently received news of our youngest sons 2 diagnosis of SMA Type II. The diagnosis has been difficult for us to digest. The long-distance specialists, devices, wheelchairs, and other health and financial implications have been overwhelming. We have decided to attempt to take some control and channel our emotions and energy into raising money for the necessary medical costs and equipment. Weve created a website and have been working with our community to raise awareness and support. We have been told that due to the nature of the disease as a permanent disability that we would be eligible for Medicaid for insurance. In addition to that, we have been told that there are assetincome restrictions for Medicaid that we should consider when receiving contributions. Weve given to charities and organizations in the past but have never been on the receiving side of things. What steps should we take to make sure that we dont inadvertently sabotage our sons insurance coverage? Weve only raised a couple hundred dollars so far from small efforts but are already getting community attention and support that may drastically change that. All of our money so far is stuffed in an envelope ready to be deposited to a bank account.What steps should we take to make sure that any money we raise for equipment and services wont remove our sons eligibility for Medicaid or other support? Should we open a bank account in our name or create some sort of non-profit legal entity that pays for all the necessary costs?There is one final potential implication that concerns us. Do the funds incoming count towards our taxable family income? I am the only income for our family and we have significant student loans that are currently utilizing income-based repayment to be manageable for our family of 5.Assistant: You need to talk to an attorney that specialized in special needs trusts. This is above the pay grade for reddit. Human: Thanks for the reply. Do you know what I should expect regarding fees? Is it commission or per trust basis?  <response>: No idea but your question is more of a legal one and not a personal finance one. You may want to talk to other families of children with the same condition as your son. 