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.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Contains $20B for Vets
Military.com — The massive $330 billion coronavirus relief bill expected to be approved Wednesday by the Senate contains $19.57 billion for the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that veterans are receiving the care they need during the current pandemic....
How COVID-19 May Impact Your Retirement Planning
Forbes — The world has been in a panic since the outbreak of coronavirus -- COVID-19, causing almost unprecedented market volatility. Some have been quick to compare this to the credit crisis of 2008 that lasted five years. Depending on the duration of the health...
5 Things To Know About Coronavirus And People With Disabilities
Forbes — The COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has everyone spooked, and hopefully, taking steps to control the outbreak and prepare to get through whatever may come of it. But one group faces additional risks and consequences, as well as anxieties: people with...
VA success story — new veterans answering calls checking in
From the Military Times — When officials launched a new program late last year to reach out to newly separated service members and talk about their Veterans Affairs benefits, they weren’t sure if anyone would answer the phone. It turns out a lot of veterans wanted to...
Nursing home closure wave hitting top-rated facilities
From McKnight's Long-Term Care News — Quality isn’t a deciding factor when a nursing home closes. So suggests a new report that has found that both high- and low-quality providers are among the more than 550 facilities that have closed since June 2015. “It is not...
App helps people with special needs make friends
From CNN.com — Juliana Fetherman was in middle school when she started to notice that her younger brother, Michael, who has ADHD and autism, was having problems making friends. "He's verbal, but he doesn't like to talk," Fetherman told CNN. "Just making and keeping...
Vets get more options, in VA partnership with military banks
From MilitaryTimes.com — Some veterans may have better access to banking now, through a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Association of Military Banks of America. It’s especially beneficial for those who haven’t been able to open bank...
Here’s why dropping Medicare for employer coverage may come with snags
From CNBC — For retirees on Medicare who head back to work, the move could provide the option of employer-based health insurance. And given the various costs associated with Medicare, the employer’s plan might be cheaper. Yet before you drop parts of Medicare with...
Americans are losing millions of dollars to Social Security scams
From CBS News — The Department of Justice is filing for temporary restraining orders against U.S. telecom carriers allegedly facilitating hundreds of millions of scam robocalls. Americans are losing millions of dollars a year because of the calls, which usually...