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.
10 worst states for age discrimination on the job
From AARP — By Kenneth Terrell — Age discrimination on the job happens all over America, but a new analysis of federal data suggests that the state in which you are employed might make it more likely you’ll encounter ageism at work. Seniorly, a company that provides...
2025 taxes: Older adults qualify for a new tax break of up to $6,000
From IRS.gov – For the 2025 tax year, many older Americans can take advantage of a new tax benefit due to a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Act created a new annual tax deduction of up to $6,000 for taxpayers age 65 and older. An explanation of the...
States sue over right of people with disabilities to live in the community
From Disability Scoop – By Michelle Diament – In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions. Nine states are arguing that...
3 big Medicare prescription drug changes in 2026
From AARP – By Rachel Nania and Tony Pugh– Big changes have come to Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, known as Part D, that could affect how you pay for your medications — and how much you pay in 2026. Here’s what you need to know: 1. Lower negotiated drug...
Vaccines are helping older people more than we knew
From KFF Health News – By Paula Span – Let’s be clear: The primary reason to be vaccinated against shingles is that two shots provide at least 90% protection against a painful, blistering disease that a third of Americans will suffer in their lifetimes, one that can...
Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles for 2026
From CMS.gov – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released the 2026 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2026 Medicare Part...
Sorry, your kids don’t want your stuff or your parents’ stuff
Millennials are getting stuck inheriting collections of 'stuff' and they’re not having it From Next Avenue – By Richard Eisenberg – There are 10 overstuffed boxes in the living room of Nick Fox and his wife Sarah. It's not that the Millennial couple haven't unpacked...
2026 Social Security COLA hits today for SSI recipients, January for retirees
From the U.S. Social Security Administration — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 75 million Americans will increase 2.8 percent in 2026. The 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to nearly 71...
VA Insurance and the Accelerated Benefit Option
From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — VA has announced an amendment to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Family SGLI (FSGLI), and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Accelerated Benefit Option (ABO) regulation. This update allows an alternate...








