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Drug Strategy Aims To Bolster Addiction Services — Despite Gutting of Government Support
From KFF – By Aneri Pattani – The White House’s newly released strategy for tackling the nation’s drug and addiction crisis calls for a number of ambitious public health approaches that some experts say are laudable but will be hampered by the administration’s own...
Federal bill would mandate coverage of assisted living under Medicaid, but industry warns of unintended consequences
From McKnight's Senior Living – By Kimberly Bonvissuto – Assisted living could become a covered benefit under Medicaid under proposed legislation, but senior living groups caution that one-size-fits-all policies risk unintended consequences. Last week, Sen. Roger...
The Unexpected Way That Selling a Car Could Cost You More Money
In some cases, your insurance bill increases From AARP – By Beth Braverman – When you’re looking to trim expenses, selling a spare car might make sense. But you also might get an unwanted surprise: Your auto insurance bill could go up. The dynamic at work here is...
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.
Ohio NAELA Membership News
Save the Date: Live UnProgram will return Aug 5-6, 2022
The UnProgram is coming back, live and in-person! Full details are not yet available, but Save the Date: the 2022 UnProgram will be held LIVE, in the Central Ohio area, on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 5-6. The registration fee will remain $100 for Ohio NAELA Chapter...
S.B.13 passed by Senate, moves to House; Consider supporting the bill
Dear Ohio NAELA members, Please be advised: Last week, the Ohio Senate passed Senate Bill 13, and the bill was introduced in the Ohio House of Representatives. For those unfamiliar with the legislation, S.B.13 would establish “a statute of repose” for malpractice...
UnProgram will go virtual mornings of Aug. 6, 7, and 8
On behalf of Ohio NAELA Chapter, we invite you to attend this year's virtual UnProgram. We will be hosting the program via Zoom the mornings of Aug. 6, 7, and 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Please register by completing this online form. Make sure you note what topics...
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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys