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.
Central Ohio’s All Disabilities Festival Celebrates 12 Years of Inclusion and Community
Free family-friendly festival on July 12 at Dorrian Green Park featuring Blue Spectrum Band, resources, entertainment, and community partners. From EINPresswire.com – By Nicole Carter – Unlimited Possibilities for All Disabilities (UPFAD) proudly announces the 12th...
CMS Moves to Rein In Misused Medicaid Dollars and Reward Quality Care
Proposed Rule Caps Excessive State Payment Practices, Potentially Saving Taxpayers More Than $775 Billion Over 10 Years – From the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services – The CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) on May 20 proposed a sweeping...
Do I have to enroll in Medicare at age 65 if I am already collecting Social Security?
You'll be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, but you have more decisions to make From AARP – By Andy Markowitz – If you are receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration will automatically sign you up at age 65 for parts A and B of...
Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support
From KFF – By Aneri Pattani – The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by the administration’s own...
Federal bill would mandate coverage of assisted living under Medicaid, but industry warns of unintended consequences
From McKnight's Senior Living – By Kimberly Bonvissuto – Assisted living could become a covered benefit under Medicaid under proposed legislation, but senior living groups caution that one-size-fits-all policies risk unintended consequences. Last week, Sen. Roger...
The Unexpected Way That Selling a Car Could Cost You More Money
In some cases, your insurance bill increases From AARP – By Beth Braverman – When you’re looking to trim expenses, selling a spare car might make sense. But you also might get an unwanted surprise: Your auto insurance bill could go up. The dynamic at work here is...
Medicare Advantage Insurers Will See Higher Payments as CMS Backs Off a Key Payment Update
From KFF – By Jeannie Fuglesten Biniek – The Trump administration this week backed off a key element of its Medicare Advantage rate proposal, resulting in billions of dollars in additional payments to private insurers. On April 6, the Centers for Medicare &...
8 phishing red flags hidden in everyday emails
From PC World via MSN.com – Phishing is alive and well in 2026, as even with robust antivirus and antimalware protections, the weakest link in the security chain is often the human element. We all make mistakes, skim an email and think it’s probably fine to click...
From sensory rooms to buddy systems: Churches build inclusive spaces
From The Ashland Source – By Hannah Martin – NORTH CENTRAL OHIO — Attending church used to feel out of reach for the Wenzel family. A simple Sunday morning always required being apart. Malorie Wenzel said one parent always had to stay home with their 9-year-old son...