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Four key Medicare changes to be aware of in 2025

Four key Medicare changes to be aware of in 2025

Takeaways Updates to Medicare coverage in 2025 include higher costs for Parts A and B, a new option to pay for Part D prescription drugs on a monthly basis, and a cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. In addition, Medicare coverage of some telehealth...

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New law supports home care, caregivers for military veterans

New law supports home care, caregivers for military veterans

On January 2, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation represents a significant step forward in supporting the needs of veterans, their families, and their...

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What to know about Medicare annual wellness visits

What to know about Medicare annual wellness visits

Medicare is a program with many benefits but also with a great deal of complexity. Knowing about the options available to Medicare beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits. What Are Annual Wellness...

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Unpaid family caregiving is worth a six-figure salary

Unpaid family caregiving is worth a six-figure salary

As the population ages, the number of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia continues to rise. In turn, families increasingly find themselves providing unpaid care to loved ones with cognitive impairments. This caregiving role, though...

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Medicaid applicants: Protecting your healthy spouse in 2025

Medicaid applicants: Protecting your healthy spouse in 2025

For millions of seniors nationwide, Medicaid provides a safety net for people who find themselves requiring long-term care. Most Americans aged 65 and older – roughly 70 percent – will need these kinds of services in their later years, according to research....

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Three important topics covered in January 2025 newsletter

Three important topics covered in January 2025 newsletter

A little earlier this afternoon, we released the R. F. Meyer & Associates’ January 2025 newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to open it from our website in PDF form. Our three articles in the January 2025 newsletter present...

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