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Medicare Part B Premium Projected to Rise Slightly in 2027, Then More Sharply in Coming Years
Aging population, higher medical and drug costs help fuel expected 5-year rise in Part B premiums. Trump announces 20.8 million to get one-time $90 payment this month to help pay Part B premiums. From AARP.org — By Tony Pugh — Medicare’s monthly Part B premium, which...
Trump Administration Gets OK To Scale Back Disability Protections
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — The federal government will do away with rules requiring that people with disabilities be served in the community under a settlement with a handful of states that advocates say sidesteps decades of precedent. U.S....
Not Your Grandma’s Nursing Home: How Senior Living Communities Are Creating New Beginnings
From Next Avenue and Minnesota PBS— By Lin Grensing-Pophal — At 102 years old, Esther Lang is running a small publishing operation out of her senior living community. A former physical therapist, Lang now lives at Sunrise of Severna Park — and she has written three...
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.
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys