Ohio NAELA News
Welcome to the news blog of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Ohio Chapter. Here we share news related to Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Special Needs Planning, Veterans Benefits and more — for the benefit of our Chapter members, and the general public seeking more information about Elder Law.
Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2027
From the Social Security Administration (SSA) — Baltimore, MD - The Social Security Administration (SSA) on Oct. 14 announced a 3.6 percent benefit increase for 2027. Social Security benefits include Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI), and...
The Cost of ‘I Do’ in the Disability Community
From The Ford Foundation, via the Ohio Capital Journal — When Patrice Jetter and Garry Wickham became engaged, the first decisions were of small, giddy consequence: where to hold the ceremony, whom to invite, what to wear. But soon enough, a far weightier...
How coordinated care, preferred partnerships are transforming assisted living
From McKnight's Senior Living — By Kimberly Bonvissuto — BOSTON — As resident needs grow more complex, assisted living communities increasingly are moving into the healthcare space to provide coordinated care. Finding the right preferred partners can help...
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...
Managing Conflicts of Interest in Multi-Generational Estate Planning
From JD Supra — By Michael Rossi of Conn Kavanaugh — As families begin planning for the transition of assets, family businesses, and personal legacies, it is natural to approach the process as a shared family undertaking. Everyone may have the same goal: preserving...
Poll Shows Americans Want Congress to Protect Social Security for Future Generations
From AARP — By Deirdre Shesgreen — On its 91st birthday, Social Security remains overwhelmingly popular among U.S. adults across age groups and political affiliations, according to a new AARP survey. Ninety-five percent of respondents characterized Social Security...
Bridge the dementia diagnosis communication gap to improve early-stage planning
From McKnights Senior Living — By Lois A. Bowers — In a newly published study, 67% of people who had dementia diagnoses in their medical records did not mention the condition when interviewed later about their health. his significant gap suggests that many people...