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15 costly drugs selected for next round of Medicare negotiations
The list includes popular medications that treat diabetes, cancer, COPD, arthritis and IBS — From AARP — By Rachel Nania — Medicare has chosen 15 prescription medications for price negotiations this year, building off a first round of negotiations for 10 drugs whose...
Country remains unprepared for aging services issues, CEO says
From McKnight's Senior Living, By Kathleen Steele Gaivin — “Our country is unprepared — and policymakers have made excuses for decades to not address aging services issues,” LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan said last week. “Providers are left to patch...
Spread the word: 2025 Veterans Benefits Guide is now available
From the Veterans Administration, Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs — As part of our commitment to provide world-class care and benefits to those who have served our nation, VA is pleased to present the “2025 VA Federal Benefits Guide for Veterans,...
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
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...
Learn more about Ohio NAELA
Ohio NAELA is a state chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys