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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.
What will your 2024 Social Security benefits look like?
In 2023, recipients of Social Security benefits saw the biggest increase in decades in their monthly checks. Although their payouts will indeed rise again in 2024, the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be more modest – just 3.2 percent, versus the nearly 9 percent...
Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles going back up in 2024
In 2023, seniors were happy to see their Medicare Part B standard monthly premiums and annual deductibles go down for the first time in more than a decade. Unfortunately, that’s not the case for 2024, when these charges will be back on the rise. In the fact sheet it...
SNAP benefits for older adults with limited income
Increasing food prices have become a concern for many Americans. If you are a senior on a fixed income, you may worry that you will not have the money to fill your fridge. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) exists to help people make ends meet. It is...
November 2023 newsletter looks ahead to 2024
Earlier today, we released our R. F. Meyer & Associates’ November 2023 e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to open it as a PDF from our website. As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving later this month, this month’s articles...
Social Security Horror Stories – from Next Avenue and 60 Minutes
From Next Avenue and 60 Minutes – By Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Terry Savage – Alarming clawback letters, erroneous benefits calculations and overworked and undertrained call-center workers leave many retirees fuming. Here's a shocking fact about Social Security: It...
Homelessness among seniors a growing crisis, experts say
Homelessness rates are rising among people aged 65 and over. In addition to the dangers unhoused people face on the street, there are exponential effects on their access to health care. Barriers to accessible housing mean that more seniors are exposed to deadly...
How No Surprises Act may help with unexpected medical bills
The No Surprises Act is a federal law enacted to protect patients from unexpected medical bills incurred on or after January 1, 2022. It aims to address the issue of surprise medical billing, which can occur when patients receive unexpected charges for their medical...
October 2023 newsletter: No Surprises, homelessness, ICFs
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, Earlier this afternoon, we issued our October 2023 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, you can grab a copy from our website at the download link below. As usual, we present three news...
OOD: Month brings focus to hiring Ohioans with disabilities
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a campaign held every October to celebrate the many contributions of America’s workers with disabilities and raise awareness regarding the employment of people with disabilities. Opportunities for Ohioans with...