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Our October 2020 client newsletter is now available
It's time to plan your Medicare choices for next year. Earlier today, we released our October 2020 client e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. It starts with an article on the 2020 Medicare Open Enrollment period, which this year runs from Oct. 15 through...
Which Nursing Home Review System Should You Trust?
Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is a difficult decision and it can only be made more confusing by the various rating systems. A recent study found that using both Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare site and user reviews can help with the decision making. The...
Reverse Mortgages: A Way to Remain at Home Longer
Under our "system" of paying for long-term care, you may be able to qualify for Medicaid to pay for nursing home care, but in most states there's little public assistance for home care. Most people want to stay at home as long as possible, but few can afford the high...
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Affects Social Security
The coronavirus pandemic is having a profound effect on the current U.S. economy, and it may have a detrimental effect on Social Security’s long-term financial situation. High unemployment rates mean Social Security shortfalls could begin earlier than projected. ...
September newsletter released; Montgomery endorsed for re-election
Dear Clients and Referral Partners, A little earlier today, we released the September 2020 Client E-Newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. This edition carries four informational articles that should be of interest to our clients – on how Coronavirus will...
Benefit change: Military ‘Widow’s Tax’ Finally Ending
A controversial policy that reduces the benefits of military spouses is on the way out. The so-called “widow’s tax” cuts assistance to surviving military spouses who qualify for benefits under two different military benefit programs. The two changing Benefit Programs...
Study: Nursing Home Pay Raise Could Save 15K Lives a Year
A raise to the minimum wage by as little as 10 percent would significantly improve the safety and health of nursing home residents, according to new research. Most direct care in nursing homes is provided by nursing assistants, who make up about 40 percent of the...
Will Medicare Cover a Coronavirus Vaccine?
With the coronavirus pandemic responsible for more than a hundred thousand deaths and disrupting life across the United States, the only way for the country to return to normal is an effective vaccine. When a vaccine is available, Medicare will cover the cost. ...
Caregiver Contracts: How to Pay a Family Member for Care
Although people are willing to voluntarily care for a parent or loved one without any promise of compensation, entering into a caregiver contract (also called personal service or personal care agreement) with a family member can have many benefits. It rewards the...