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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...
Innovative long-term care housing solutions for seniors
The population of seniors over 65 is expected to increase exponentially over the next decade. A study by the Office of Policy Development and Research exposed the country’s unpreparedness for housing the aged population. America has three major housing issues for...
Home health services underutilized by seniors, study shows
Health Affairs estimates that 4 million older adults can only leave their homes with assistance, making accessing care challenging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1.3 million Americans receive care in nursing homes. According to A Place...
When does someone need financial guardianship?
When individuals cannot manage their finances, courts can appoint guardians. Financial guardianship is for those who need help handling money. Depending on the jurisdiction, financial guardianship may also be called guardianship of the estate or conservatorship. In...