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AI v. MQD: Navigating New Regulatory Challenges in the Life Sciences

6/30/2025  

Elder law attorneys are increasingly encountering clients whose care is shaped not only by legal planning but also by rapid advances in medical technology. This article explores regulatory challenges posed by AI that affect the elder community.

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A New Right to Appeal “Observation Status” in Medicare

5/23/2025  

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.

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Effectively Representing LGBTQ+ Clients: Stories of LGBTQ+ Aging

5/23/2025  

LGBTQ+ clients may face additional challenges related to family estrangement, medical care, and discrimination. The following stories highlight some issues and solutions.

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Representative Jan Schakowsky on Fighting for Fairness and Ending Medicaid Estate Recovery

5/23/2025  

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.

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Solo Agers: Planning Strategies for Independent Older Adults Facing Unique Aging Challenges

3/28/2025  

Solo agers are a rapidly expanding segment of the older population. Elder law attorneys should have a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by solo agers and be equipped to provide the proper guidance to clients.

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Disparate Access to Medicare-Covered Hospice Care

3/28/2025  

People of color in the U.S. use hospice care significantly less frequently than white Americans. There are several reasons why this is true. Once elder law attorneys understand the barriers, they can take concrete steps to help increase access.

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Safety, Happiness, and the Clash of Perspectives

2/28/2025  

As people age and face frailty, their perspective often shifts toward prioritizing happiness and connection over safety and risk avoidance. Planning with clients and families should clarify values and ensure alignment.

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Self-Directed Care Is Everywhere

11/22/2024  

Self-directed care is now a major part of the care economy. Here's what NAELA attorneys should consider when representing clients who wish to self-direct their HCBS.

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