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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.

SNAP benefits for older adults with limited income

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...

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November 2023 newsletter looks ahead to 2024

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...

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Homelessness among seniors a growing crisis, experts say

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...

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How No Surprises Act may help with unexpected medical bills

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...

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October 2023 newsletter: No Surprises, homelessness, ICFs

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...

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Innovative long-term care housing solutions for seniors

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...

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Home health services underutilized by seniors, study shows

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...

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