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.
Social Security Administration plans ‘significant’ staff reductions
AARP calls for reassurances from SSA on commitment to customer service From AARP — By Andy Markowitz — The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced plans this week for a “massive” restructuring of its operations that “will include significant workforce...
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities will host free webinar about ADA
From OOD, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities— The State of Ohio department Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) will host a free webinar titled, “Utilizing ADA Tools" at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19. Presenters will share how the 2010 ADA...
NJ teacher sues, says she was fired for refusing to alter special ed test scores
From Disability Scoop — by Anthony G. Attrino, NJ.com/TNS — A former Mountainside, New Jersey, teacher has filed a lawsuit against the school district and two administrators alleging they retaliated against her for objecting to illegal directives and...
1.04 million veterans may be eligible for extra year of G.I. Bill benefits
From the Veterans Benefits Administration — Are you a Veteran who served at least two periods of service? In other words, did you reenlist? If so, there’s a chance that you’re eligible for additional G.I. Bill benefits. In January, the VA announced that it has...
15 costly drugs selected for next round of Medicare negotiations
The list includes popular medications that treat diabetes, cancer, COPD, arthritis and IBS — From AARP — By Rachel Nania — Medicare has chosen 15 prescription medications for price negotiations this year, building off a first round of negotiations for 10 drugs whose...
Country remains unprepared for aging services issues, CEO says
From McKnight's Senior Living, By Kathleen Steele Gaivin — “Our country is unprepared — and policymakers have made excuses for decades to not address aging services issues,” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan said last week. “Providers are left to patch...
Spread the word: 2025 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available
From the Veterans Administration, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs — As part of our commitment to provide world-class care and benefits to those who have served our nation, VA is pleased to present the “2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans,...
IRS raises ABLE account contribution limit to $19,000 for 2025
From Disability Scoop — By Michelle Diament — Starting this month, individuals with disabilities can accrue more money than ever before in a special ABLE accounts that allows people to save without jeopardizing access to Medicaid and other government benefits....
Ohio OK’d for Medicaid funding of private rooms in nursing homes
From the McKnights Long-Term Care News — By Zee Johnson — More than a year after Ohio’s Department of Medicaid passed a bill to implement private rooms in nursing homes for Medicaid residents, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services finally agreed,...