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.
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...
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...
Medicare now negotiating price of drug that costs $7,100 in US vs. $900 in Canada
From CNN — By Tami Luhby — Sen. Bernie Sanders is once again taking the pharmaceutical industry to task, issuing a report Tuesday that highlights the cost of three blockbuster drugs that are far pricier in the US than in other countries. The differences are striking....
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...
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,...
New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope. But not equally for all patients.
From The Washington Post — By Laurie McGinley — The drugs have not been widely tested in Black people with the disease, underscoring stark — and persistent — disparities ABINGTON, Pa. — Wrapped in a purple blanket, Robert Williford settles into a quiet corner of a...
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...
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...
Working and claiming Social Security? There’s good news for 2024
From The Motley Fool — By Kailey Hagen — Many seniors don't realize it, but the Social Security Administration can withhold money from your checks if you're still working while you claim benefits. Not all seniors run into this issue as there are rules that determine...