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.
Technology and best practices help Veteran hear again
The VAntage Point blog/US Dept. of Veterans Affairs — Vietnam Army Veteran Donnie Acklin says he’s lived a great life, despite a few challenges. The oldest of seven children, Acklin was born on Thanksgiving Day in his grandmother’s house in the small Missouri town of...
New tool notifies high-risk Vets when to expect their vaccine
The VAntage Point blog/US Dept. of Veterans Affairs — With two COVID-19 vaccines available for emergency use and deliveries starting at VA health care facilities, many Veterans are wondering when they can receive the vaccine. Facilities will notify Vets at high risk...
HHS Tackles Health Care Discrimination Against People With Disabilities
From NPR — By Joseph Shapiro/NPR Civil rights officials at the Department of Health and Human Services issued a series of actions to protect people with disabilities from health care discrimination by medical providers during the pandemic. The actions, by the Office...
People with Disabilities Seeking Vaccine; States Deciding Distribution
From the Washinton Post — By Jessica Contrera For weeks, Wendy Lincicome has been asking the same question. She asks it on the phone. She asks it in emails to state officials. She cares for an epileptic blind man with cerebral palsy 24 hours a day, and when he is...
Social Security Recipients: 10 Things to Know About 2nd Stimulus Check
From Kiplinger — It's a bit more difficult for Social Security recipients to learn the ins and outs of second-round stimulus checks, since there are a few special rules that only apply to them. Trying to track down answers to all your second stimulus check questions...
1 in 5 Americans less confident about retirement due to pandemic
From USA Today — The coronavirus crisis has had a profound impact on Americans' long-term financial outlook. Now, 21% of workers say they are less confident in being able to retire comfortably since the pandemic began, reports the Transamerica Institute in the recent...
Now That Grandma Has Been Vaccinated, May I Visit Her?
From The New York Times — The start of a mass coronavirus vaccination campaign at U.S. nursing homes has brought hope to many families. But it may be a while before restrictions loosen. Here are answers to common questions. By Matt Richtel A watershed moment has...
Fraud on the increase amid coronavirus
AccountingToday.com — Fraud is continuing to increase this year, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners. The report found that 79 percent of anti-fraud professionals have seen an increase in the...
How firms can plan holiday parties during the pandemic
The ABA Journal — In normal times, law firms would be hard at work planning their holiday parties, with some even going so far as to rent out museums or hire Michelin-starred chefs for their opulent soirees. For example, litigation firm Susman Godfrey, with offices in...