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The sickest patients are fleeing private Medicare plans, costing taxpayers billions
From the Wall Street Journal — By Anna Wilde Mathews, Christopher Weaver and Tom McGinty — People in the final year of their lives left Medicare Advantage for traditional Medicare at double the rate of other enrollees from 2016 to 2022, the Journal’s analysis found....
Fed appeals court: Facility immunity does not apply in COVID-19 wrongful deaths
From McKnight's Senior Living — By Kimberly Bonvissuto — A federal court has ruled protections put in place during the pandemic do not give immunity to assisted living communities in COVID-19 wrongful death cases, and remanded a Florida case to the state court where...
What assets should not be placed in a revocable trust?
From Kiplinger — By Kris Maksimovich — A revocable living trust is an instrument created for the purpose of protecting your assets during your lifetime. It also creates an avenue to pass your assets with ease after your death. But what assets can go into a trust, and...
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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Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act
On December 23, 2014, President Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act which promises to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for disability-related expenses and proactively plan for their futures. The ABLE Act...
ABA “My Healthcare Wishes” Smartphone App
Ohio Chapter of NAELA might be interested in knowing that we released a new smartphone app on National Health Decisions Day (April 16) that enables individuals and families to manage and share their health care advance directives and related information. It’s called...
Ohio NAELA Certification Review & UnConference
Aug. 14, 2014 — Certification Review Course View Aug. 15-16, 2014— Ohio NAELA UnProgram View Planning to take the OSBA’s Elder Law Certified Specialist Exam? Let us help! The Ohio Chapter of NAELA will host a one-day complete review course to prepare you for the...
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Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys