By Mary Lynn J. Rynkiewicz
NAELA News recently talked with Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) about the issue of Medicaid Estate Recovery (MER). In the 118th Congress, Schakowsky introduced the Stop Unfair Medicaid Recoveries Act, which seeks to end MER.
By Alice Bers, J.D.
After over a decade of litigation, a court finally held that HHS violates the Fifth Amendment due process rights of beneficiaries when it prohibits appeals by patients who are admitted as inpatients but then reclassified to observation status.
By Alexander Paykin, Esq.
The future belongs not to those who blindly embrace or reject AI, but to those who learn to work alongside it effectively.
By Letha Sgritta McDowell, CELA, CAP, Fellow, and Vanessa L. Kanaga, Esq.
If community property is not the law in the state where an attorney practices, why would community property laws affect a client’s estate plan?
By Laura Silver Traiger, Esq., and Mary Paier Powers, Esq.
This landmark legislation represents a transformative moment for elder law in Massachusetts, and its success offers a framework for other state chapters.
By Mark T. Johnson, CELA, CAP
LGBTQ+ clients may face additional challenges related to family estrangement, medical care, and discrimination. The following stories highlight some issues and solutions.
By Justin S. Elrod, CELA
For elder law attorneys looking to distinguish themselves in a growing and competitive field, there has never been a better time to become a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA). Don’t let outdated misconceptions about the exam hold you back.
By Judith M. Flynn, CELA, Fellow
I’ve never been prouder to be a NAELA member. During these times of uncertainty — and, dare I say, chaos — I find comfort in my NAELA community, both nationally and at the local level.