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Ohio OK’d for Medicaid funding of private rooms in nursing homes
From the McKnights Long-Term Care News — By Zee Johnson — More than a year after Ohio’s Department of Medicaid passed a bill to implement private rooms in nursing homes for Medicaid residents, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services finally agreed,...
Ohio moms sue over denied Medicaid pay for disabled kids’ care
From the Columbus Dispatch — By Jordan Laird — Three Ohio moms sue the state because they want to continue working as their developmentally disabled children's paid caregivers. They allege in a complaint that a rule adopted by the Ohio Department of Developmental...
Social Security Fairness Act passes key hurdles in the U.S. Senate
From CBS News— By Kate Gibson — Legislation to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans cleared two procedural hurdles in the U.S. Senate last week, and is now headed toward possible passage, with the clock ticking and only days left in the current...
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