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Medicare applications raise anxiety in pandemic
ABCNews.com — WASHINGTON -- At greater risk from COVID-19, some seniors now face added anxiety due to delays obtaining Medicare coverage. Advocates for older people say the main problem involves certain applications for Medicare's “Part B” coverage for outpatient...
Advocates urge DeVos to ensure special education students receive services
From The Washington Post — One of the biggest challenges for school districts across the country that are delivering distance learning to millions of students at home because of the covid-19 crisis is providing legally required services to students with disabilities....
Millions of vets to get letters on potential medical cost reimbursements
From MilitaryTimes.com — More than one million veterans will soon be receiving instructions from Veterans Affairs officials on how to check if they are eligible for thousands of dollars in medical cost reimbursements as part of a court decision last fall. Starting...
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 Membership News
2018 Medicaid Practicum
New to Medicaid? Struggling to develop a strong Medicaid system? Let us help! The Ohio Chapter of NAELA will host a one-day practicum to walk you through the best practices for processing a Medicaid case, including defining the roles of attorneys and support staff....
2017 Ohio NAELA Dates
2017 Ohio NAELA Dates Officer calls: Generally, first Friday of every month Membership Meetings: Generally, the second Friday every three months: Friday, January 13th Friday, April 14th Friday, August 4th (during UnProgram) Friday, October 13th Substantive Calls:...
Notes from 2015 Ohio UnProgram
Notes from 2015 UnProgram - Date county uses for Snapshot in HCBS applications, - County treatment of house in trust, - County treatment of annuity for Community Spouse