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Medicare considers cutting premiums after limiting Alzheimer’s drug coverage
From the Associated Press — WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare said Thursday, April 7, that it’s considering a cut in enrollee premiums, after officials stuck with an earlier decision to sharply limit coverage for a pricey new Alzheimer’s drug projected to drive up program...
New laws allow visitors in a health care facility, even during an outbreak
From NPR — By DOHA MADANI — Jean White's mother has dementia and moved into a memory care facility near Tampa, Fla., just as coronavirus lockdowns began in the spring of 2020. For months, the family wasn't allowed to go inside to visit. They tried...
Advocates: Amanda Bynes’ conservatorship case is not the norm
From NBC News — By DOHA MADANI — Amanda Bynes' conservatorship was terminated March 22 without public contention or fanfare. But disability advocates say her case is not the norm, and warn against using Bynes as evidence that conservatorships don't need to be...
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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