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.
IRS’s December surprise: trust tax reimbursement revisions
From JD Supra— By Stefan Dunkelgrun / Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP — On the last workday of the year, December 29, 2023, the IRS issued a Chief Counsel Memorandum adding a wrinkle to one of the most frequently used estate planning techniques — to give...
Group: Congress should create national database of older adults in guardianships
From McKnight's Senior Living— By Lois A. Bowers — Congress should create and fund a national database that contains demographic data about older adults who have guardians, recommends a new white paper from Justice in Aging. The national nonprofit legal...
Medicare plans can cover Wegovy for patients with heart conditions
From The Washington Post — By Daniel Gilbert — Medicare plans can cover the popular weight-loss drug Wegovy to treat seniors with a history of cardiovascular disease, officials said Thursday, March 21, a move that could substantially expand access to the blockbuster...
SSI may be missing 20 percent of eligible child beneficiaries
From Disability Scoop — By Shaun Heasley — Thousands of children with disabilities may qualify for government assistance that they are not currently receiving. Between 2013 and 2021, there was a 20% drop in the number of children receiving Supplemental...
Navigate the middle market by checking the right boxes
From McKnight's Senior Living — By KIimberly Bonvissuto — The 2019 “Forgotten Middle” study highlighted the need for housing and care for older adults with incomes too high to qualify for federal assistance but not enough resources to be able to afford private-pay...
How long do Medicare enrollees wait to see a doctor?
A third face month-long delays for appointments, but most are happy with their overall care From AARP — By Dena Bunis — A survey of beneficiaries enrolled in both original Medicare and Medicare Advantage (MA) plans revealed a common problem: More than a third of those...
Looking for a nursing home? Ohio has a new tool for that.
From The Columbus DIspatch – By Danae King – Families, caregivers and older adults have a new tool to search for long-term care. The Ohio Nursing Home Quality Navigator, introduced this week by the Ohio Department of Aging and Gov. Mike DeWine, offers detailed...
Lorenz introduces ‘Keith’s Law,’ to start statewide special needs registry
From the Delaware Gazette – State Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell) has introduced House Bill 321, "Keith’s Law." HB 321 would create a statewide special needs registry. The statewide special needs registry would allow family members to detail a loved one's developmental,...
Shell v. ODJFS decision: Irrevocably transferred insurance is not a Medicaid resource
The Court of Appeals of Ohio holds that irrevocably assigned insurance policies do not count toward Ohio Medicaid’s resource limit. In Shell v. Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (Ohio Ct. App. No. 112448, Jan 18, 2024). Dorothy Shell entered a long-term care...