OHIO MEDICAID & CARES ACT

The CARES Act enacted in response to the coronavirus crisis has a broad range of benefits and special provisions. I will only cover here the effect on Medicaid recipients continuing eligibility for Medicaid. The general rule in Ohio is that a Medicaid recipient cannot...

CORONAVIRUS AND NURSING HOME RESIDENTS IN OHIO

On March 11, 2020, the President addressed the nation and declared a national emergency due to the threat of the coronavirus. He stated various precautionary measures that were to be taken concerning closing of facilities and other restrictions. I will not discuss all...

OHIO TRANSFERS TO MINORS ACT

The Ohio Transfers to Minors Act was amended effective 4/6/17 to permit an extension of the age of 21 to 25. However, this must be specified in the governing document (e.g. Will) creating the custodianship for the minor. Many persons felt that age 21 was too young for...