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.
New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults
From ElderLawNews.com — By Lee Pruitt — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, made significant changes to SNAP's (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) work requirements, especially those governing able-bodied adults without dependents...
Special education in limbo as Ed Department sheds more responsibilities
From DisabilityScoop.com— By Michelle Diament — As the U.S. Department of Education accelerates efforts to dismantle the agency, the implications for special education students remain murky. The agency said that it reached two new agreements late last month to...
Coping with caregiving when you’re not wanted
If you are caring for an unwilling participant, several strategies may shift the dynamic in a positive direction. If not, it's OK to walk away. From Next Avenue — By Sheryl Stillman — When you think back to childhood and the make-believe roles you may have dressed up...
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...








