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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...