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.
Hospitals, health systems stop Medicare telehealth visits amid government shutdown
From ABCNews.com — By Mary Kekatos — Hospitals and health systems across the U.S. are informing some Medicare patients that they will be unable to schedule telehealth appointments due to the federal government shutdown. As of Oct. 1, Medicare's pandemic-era...
Medicare Part B premium hike may wipe out Social Security COLA in 2026
From ConsumerAffairs.com — By Mark Huffman — Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise again in 2026 and that’s bad news for millions of seniors. It would likely further strain household budgets already under pressure from rising costs of living. Senior advocates...
Protect your family’s future: Avoid these 12 common estate planning mistakes
From Kiplinger — By Daniel Bortz — Estate planning mistakes can derail your plans to protect your family's financial future. Learning the basics of estate planning benefits everyone — it's about empowering the people you trust the most to handle your medical,...
Social Security: What will the COLA be for 2026?
Inflation ticked up in August, but analysts still predict a modest bump in benefits From AARP — By Deirdre Shesgreen — Social Security recipients now have the second of three data points that will determine their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. A key gauge...
Ohio’s veterans could suffer from federal Medicaid cuts
Seeing cuts to care for military could dissuade recruitments efforts as well, former Surgeon General of the Navy says From the Ohio Capital Journal — By Susan Tebben — Military veterans in Ohio could suffer from the cuts to Medicaid in the federal budget bill signed...
Veterans must switch from DS Logon to Login.gov or ID.me by Sept 30
From VAntage Point, the official blog of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — After Sept. 30, 2025, Veterans will have two secure options to sign in to VA.gov and VA mobile apps ― a Login.gov account or ID.me account. Most Veterans have already made the...
ABLE account rules updated as bigger change looms
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — Recent moves by federal lawmakers are set to enhance and expand access to special accounts that allow people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing Medicaid and other government benefits. Tucked...
Seven things to know about Medicare’s home health care benefit
From the National Council on Aging – Experiencing a health emergency, like an injury from a fall or a heart attack, often requires hospitalization. While your hospital stay may only be for a short time, you may need assistance when you return home. Medicare can...
Why are so many Boomers dying millionaires and leaving no will?
From The Free Financial Advisor – by Catherine Reed – Baby boomers, the generation born between 1946 and 1964, hold more wealth than any other living group in history. Many of them have built fortunes through decades of real estate growth, long-term investing, and...