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New SNAP Work Requirements Will Now Affect More Older Adults
From ElderLawNews.com — By Lee Pruitt — The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed in July 2025, made significant changes to SNAP's (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) work requirements, especially those governing able-bodied adults without dependents...
Special education in limbo as Ed Department sheds more responsibilities
From DisabilityScoop.com— By Michelle Diament — As the U.S. Department of Education accelerates efforts to dismantle the agency, the implications for special education students remain murky. The agency said that it reached two new agreements late last month to...
Coping with caregiving when you’re not wanted
If you are caring for an unwilling participant, several strategies may shift the dynamic in a positive direction. If not, it's OK to walk away. From Next Avenue — By Sheryl Stillman — When you think back to childhood and the make-believe roles you may have dressed up...
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
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
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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys