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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.
Does Medicare cover weight loss drugs?
Americans have a growing appetite for prescription drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, they are now exploding in popularity as a weight loss treatment. Evidence is mounting that these drugs can offer numerous...
June 2024 newsletter tackles three topics
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Earlier today, we released our June 2024 newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to access a PDF of the newsletter from our website. We’ve got three rather lengthy...
States with the highest and lowest assisted living costs
Today, 58 million adults in the United States are 65 and older. Seniors make up more than 17 percent of the American population. The U.S. Census Bureau expects this number to reach 83.7 million by 2050. Meanwhile, one in every seven older adults will at some point...
Could Medicaid recovery rules come to an end?
Amid recent reports from such prominent news outlets as The New York Times and Associated Press about the negative impact of Medicaid estate recovery on families, the idea of ending this practice altogether has resurfaced. What Is Medicaid? Medicaid is a public...
Senators propose boosting seniors’ Social Security benefits
Millions of seniors nationwide are among those who rely on the financial support they receive each month via their Social Security benefits checks. However, many say that these payouts have failed to keep up with inflation and the escalating prices of basic goods and...
May 2024 articles cover legislation and cost study of interest to seniors
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Earlier this morning, we release our May 2024 newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link to access a PDF of the newsletter from our website. We’ve got three articles on...
Promoting healthy aging during Financial Literacy Month
As April marks Financial Literacy Month, it is an excellent time to start improving your financial literacy. Gaining financial savvy can help you handle the challenges and complexities of aging. Although sometimes overlooked, financial literacy is a critical component...
Prior approval changes for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid in 2026
If you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan. In many cases, Medicare Advantage and other plans have been denying their patients certain services despite doctors’ orders. (In...
The Medicaid penalty period, and possible ‘undue hardship’
If you are planning to apply for Medicaid, you might not realize that you should think twice before transferring any of your assets. If you transfer assets within five years of applying for Medicaid, you could in fact face a penalty period. During this time, you would...