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Could Social Security’s full retirement age rise again?
From USA Today — By Maurie Backman | The Motley Fool Social Security, a program instrumental in keeping millions of retired workers afloat, faces a funding shortfall that, if left unaddressed, could result in a major reduction in retirement benefits across the board....
Don’t Fall For These New Social Security Phone Scams
From Forbes — A troubling new report suggests that a dreaded strain of phone scams targeting Social Security numbers is on the rise. The Social Security phone scam is by far the most common phone scam this year, with an astonishing 23-fold rise in frequency,...
The Monetary Benefit of Delayed Retirement
From Forbes — As clients get older, they often start to feel obligated to retire. They love working, but they are 65 or older and all their friends are doing it. The traditional concept of retirement is called a “cliff retirement” because it is so abrupt. One day you...
Why an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?
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.
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Ohio NAELA Membership News
UnProgram 2019 planned in Dublin Aug. 2-3
The Ohio Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys will hold an "UnProgram" in Dublin, Ohio (northwest suburb of Columbus) on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3. Open the attached PDF for the registration form (hotlink at bottom). See your email from...
The 2018 Ohio NAELA UnProgram
The 2018 Ohio NAELA UnProgram will be held Aug. 3-4 at the Mohican State Park Lodge & Conference Center, 3116 OH-3, Loudonville, Ohio 44842 The UnProgram will run 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3 and 8 a.m. until noon Saturday, Aug. 4. Look for the registration...
2018 Medicaid Practicum
New to Medicaid? Struggling to develop a strong Medicaid system? Let us help! The Ohio Chapter of NAELA will host a one-day practicum to walk you through the best practices for processing a Medicaid case, including defining the roles of attorneys and support staff....