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Senate seeks deeper Medicaid cuts, slashing disability services

Senate seeks deeper Medicaid cuts, slashing disability services

From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament —  Just weeks after the U.S. House of Representatives approved billions in cuts to Medicaid, the Senate is considering even deeper cuts, a move that advocates say would have dire consequences for people with disabilities....

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Why the Social Security Retirement Age Is Now 67, Not 65

Why the Social Security Retirement Age Is Now 67, Not 65

From Elder Law Answers — By Lee Pruitt —  Takeaways Full Social Security Retirement Age (FRA) is 67 for those born in 1960 or later, not 65 as it once was, due to legislation adjusting for increased life expectancy. Claiming Social Security benefits before FRA results...

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Why an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?

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What is Elder and Special Needs Law?

Elder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues.

Demand for Elder and Special Needs Law Is Growing

The number of older individuals in the population is projected to increase to 71.5 million in 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. As a result the need is growing for specialized legal advice about aging-related issues.

Ohio NAELA Membership News

“Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys are competent, caring and compassionate professionals. They focus on the overall picture of what is best for clients and their families.”
—Craig Reaves, former NAELA President

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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

 

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