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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

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...

Coping with caregiving when you’re not wanted

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

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

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...

3 big Medicare prescription drug changes in 2026

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

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

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...

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