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Financial literacy, Medicaid, ‘pre-authorization’ in April 2024 newsletter
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Earlier today, we released R. F. Meyer & Associates’ April 2024 e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to find it in PDF version on our website. Our articles this month address three diverse...
Study: Ohio ranks well for protections against elder abuse
The United States Census Bureau predicts that the nation’s population of older adults nationwide will have doubled from 49.2 million in 2016 to 94.7 million in 2060. As the population grows as well as ages, elder abuse remains a significant concern. According to...
Getting help when providing care at home for aging parents
As they grow older, your parents may prefer to continue living in their home rather than moving to a long-term care facility. They are not alone in this; more than three-quarters of adults over the age of 50 say they would prefer to age in place. If your parent can...
Medicaid spend down: Pay for more than just medical bills
Since the 1960s, Medicaid has provided health care coverage for low-income people across the United States. For millions of seniors, Medicaid offers financial assistance, helping them to cover the cost of long-term care services. Today, this joint federal-state...
March 2024 newsletter tackles ‘spend down,’ caregiver resources
Earlier today, we sent out the March 2024 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to find it in PDF version on our website. Our articles this month tackle three important subjects. The March 2024...
New bill seeks to lower costs for family caregivers
Recently proposed legislation seeks to offer financial relief for unpaid family caregivers. Introduced in November 2023, the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2023 is the result of a bipartisan effort to lessen the costs of family caregiving. The American...
Most workers plan to file early for Social Security
To secure the maximum amount in monthly Social Security retirement benefits, Americans must wait until full retirement age to start receiving their payouts. Results from a 2023 survey show that most of today’s workers know about this stipulation – and yet the vast...
Medicare benefits 2024: Five positive changes for seniors
More than 65 million seniors across the country benefit from Medicare, a government health insurance program. When does Medicare start? At age 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you are a U.S. citizen. You do not have to wait until you retire to apply for the...
February 2024 newsletter addresses Medicare changes, caregiver relief bill
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, A little earlier today, we sent out R. F. Meyer & Associates’ February 2024 e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to find it in PDF version on our website. The newsletter again presents...