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Welcome to the blog of R. F. Meyer & Associates, where we share company news and informative articles related to our Elder Law, Probate and Estate Planning legal practice.
Modest Social Security increase on tap for 2021
The Social Security Administration has announced a 1.3 percent rise in benefits in 2021, an increase even smaller than last year’s. Cost-of-living increases are tied to the consumer price index, and a modest upturn in inflation rates and gas prices means Social...
Newsletter urges estate planning checkup
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Earlier today we issued our November 2020 edition of the R. F. Meyer & Associates e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to download the full PDF version from our website. With the calendar...
Medicare May Cover Extra 100 Days of Skilled Nursing
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly devastating for nursing homes and their residents. Aside from the tragically disproportionate loss of life, care for surviving residents has been delayed or interrupted due to infection, facility lockdowns or other health...
Support the re-election of Probate Judge Montgomery
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, With just eight days until Election Day, it is estimated that more than 25 percent of the vote in Ohio already has been cast in early in-person and absentee voting. But should you be among those still planning to head to the polls...
Medicare Plan Open Enrollment Runs Oct. 15-Dec. 7
Medicare's Open Enrollment Period, during which you can freely enroll in or switch plans, runs from October 15 to December 7. Now is the time to start shopping around to see whether your current choices are still the best ones for you. During this period you may...
Our October 2020 client newsletter is now available
It's time to plan your Medicare choices for next year. Earlier today, we released our October 2020 client e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. It starts with an article on the 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment period, which this year runs from Oct. 15 through...
Which Nursing Home Review System Should You Trust?
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult decision and it can only be made more confusing by the various rating systems. A recent study found that using both Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare site and user reviews can help with the decision making. The...
Reverse Mortgages: A Way to Remain at Home Longer
Under our "system" of paying for long-term care, you may be able to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, but in most states there's little public assistance for home care. Most people want to stay at home as long as possible, but few can afford the high...
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Affects Social Security
The coronavirus pandemic is having a profound effect on the current U.S. economy, and it may have a detrimental effect on Social Security’s long-term financial situation. High unemployment rates mean Social Security shortfalls could begin earlier than projected. ...