Advocating for Medicaid Estate Recovery Reform
10/1/2026 UPDATE: The Medicaid Estate Recovery Coalition of the Alliance of Ohio Legal Aids, of which Pro Seniors is a major participant, recently published a Know Your Rights: Medicaid Estate Recovery and successfully advocated for the publication of a version of this pamphlet is available on the Ohio Attorney General’s website. We continue to…
Read MoreHot Topics & Events
-
October 05, 2026
| -
By Mary Day
|
SAVE THE DATE: Thurs., Oct. 22 - Pro Seniors' New Professionals: Gather for Boos & Brews for Justice - details TBA Weds., Oct. 28: 3-Hour, Community Legal Education Seminar, Wednesday - Registration: 8:30AM, Program: 8:45AM to Noon. Register here. Print the flyer. RECENT EVENTS: Enjoy Photos from 2026 SENIORS WHO ROCK now available here. View…
Read MoreJustice Bridge Champion Award
-
August 20, 2026
| -
By Mary Day
|
The inaugural Thomas G. Bedall, Esq. Justice Bridge Champion Award recognizes an attorney on Pro Seniors’ Helpline Referral Panel who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to expanding access to justice for low-income older adults through the consistent acceptance of pro bono and reduced-fee legal matters. Recipients exemplify outstanding service to older adults, exceptional client care, and…
Read MoreMedicaid Seminar – May 20th, 2026
-
March 19, 2026
| -
By Mary Day
|
Are you responsible for Medicaid applications and reauthorizations for residents in your long-term care community? What you know matters. Refine your process and increase your rate of success. Your $30 fee includes: Continental Breakfast, Parking, Continuing Education for attorneys (approved), Continuing Education for social workers (pending). Learn more/register here. PRINT THE FLYER May 20th Sign-In:…
Read More
Stopping the Villains: An Interview with the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol
-
March 13, 2026
| -
By Izzy Glauser
|
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mwdceVwJ6M In a recent episode from WBGU-PBS, viewers got an inside look at how Medicare fraud affects older adults and what can be done to stop it. The program features an informative conversation with experts from the Ohio Senior Medicare Patrol at Pro Seniors who work every day to help protect Medicare beneficiaries…
Read MorePro Seniors “Gave Me the Help I Needed”
-
July 31, 2025
| -
By Mary Day
|
Hamilton County seniors find relief from skyrocketing property taxes By: De'Jah Gross CINCINNATI — A local senior reached out to WCPO 9 asking for help with sky-high property taxes, a struggle many older Ohioans are facing with few places to turn. I went looking for answers and found what help is available for seniors…
Read More
Brother’s death sparks crusade against Medicaid Estate Recovery
-
March 05, 2025
| -
By Mary Day
|
News 10, Columbus, reporter Kevin Flanders interviewed Pro Seniors’ Managing Attorney Miriam Sheline for this story.
Read MoreHow to Ensure Fair Treatment If You’re Told to Move Out
If you live in a nursing home or assisted living facility and they say you must move out, they must provide a written notice to leave the facility. This is called an involuntary discharge. This happens frequently and is the most common complaint to the ombudsman's office. The nursing home can ask a resident to…
Read MoreGone. Not Forgotten.
-
December 29, 2022
| -
By Mary Day
|
With heavy hearts we share the devastating news that Bob Vines, Managing Ombudsman, passed away on Thursday, December 22, at the age of 60. As his colleagues and friends, we are still absorbing this deep loss. Our thoughts are with Bob’s family, especially his daughters and grandchildren who were the center of his universe. Bob…
Read MoreFrom Shelter to Success: Mid-America Pension Rights Gets Results
-
December 18, 2022
| -
By Mary Day
|
Pro Seniors' Mid-America Pension Rights attorneys assist individuals of any age to access the pensions they are eligible to receive, often overcoming challenges that make this difficult. Following her recent divorce, "Joan", age 48, contacted Pro Seniors for help with obtaining a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to obtain pension benefits to support herself and…
Read More