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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.
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...
7 things to know about working while getting Social Security
From AARP — By Deirdre van Dyk — “Retirement” used to be synonymous with “not working.” Not anymore. More than a quarter of U.S. adults ages 65 to 74 are still in the workforce, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, and that share has been rising...
What are the different types of Adult Day Care?
Adult day care, also known as adult day services, includes programs that assist seniors in completing activities of daily living, such as bathing, going to the bathroom, and getting dressed. Adult day services also help older adults remain social as they age, an...
2024 standard protections for spouses of Medicaid applicants
Each fall, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) renews the federal guidelines that seek to protect individuals whose spouses are applying for or receiving Medicaid long-term care benefits. These protections, known as the Spousal Impoverishment...
January 2024 newsletter carries Medicaid, small business and adult day care news
Happy New Year and welcome to R. F. Meyer & Associates’ January 2024 e-newsletter. We distributed the January 2024 newsletter by email earlier today. If you did not receive it, please see the link below to access it in PDF form. This month we present three...
What every small business needs to know about the Corporate Transparency Act and BOI reporting
On January 1, 2024 a new reporting requirement went into effect that requires millions of small businesses to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). From the CT...
Can over-the-counter hearing aids prevent cognitive decline?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), hearing loss affects one-third of older adults. As difficulty hearing can lead to communication challenges and social withdrawal, it can also increase the risk of dementia. Dementia includes diseases affecting...