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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...
Why an Elder Law or Special Needs Law Attorney?
What is Elder and Special Needs Law?
Elder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas of law that involve representing, counseling, and assisting seniors, people with disabilities, and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, from estate planning to long term care issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for the individuals. Typically, Elder and Special Needs Law attorneys address the client’s perspective from a holistic viewpoint by addressing legal, medical, financial, social and family issues.
Demand for Elder and Special Needs Law Is Growing
The number of older individuals in the population is projected to increase to 71.5 million in 2030, representing nearly 20 percent of the U.S. population. As a result the need is growing for specialized legal advice about aging-related issues.
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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys