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Could the Trump Administration privatize Social Security?
The bedrock of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans, Social Security has served as a safety net for nearly 100 years and is the nation’s largest — and among its most popular — public programs. As the Trump administration works to slash federal...
Cuts to Medicaid benefits may harm millions of older adults
Since Medicaid was established nearly 60 years ago, it has become a popular nationwide program. Medicaid provides health insurance for both adults and children with limited income and resources. Millions of Americans rely on Medicaid for a wide range of services and...
Articles about cuts to federal benefits fill May 2025 newsletter
Earlier this week, we issued R. F. Meyer & Associates’ May 2025 e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to open it in PDF version from our website. As we head into the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the newsletter presents three...
Survey shows long-term care costs continue to rise
As most of us go through our daily routines, it is hard to imagine needing help with essential daily tasks. However, research shows that most Americans over age 65 will need daily help, in the form of Long-Term Care at some point, and the costs for this care continue...
Home safety for aging in place: A guide for older adults
Aging in place, the ability to live safely and independently in one’s home as long as possible, is a goal for many seniors. However, as we grow older, our homes may require modifications to ensure safety, comfort, and accessibility. Whether you are planning to live in...
Report: Americans overwhelmingly support Social Security
At a time when the nation is deeply divided across political lines, Americans can agree on at least one thing: Social Security benefits should not only be preserved but strengthened — even if that means they have to pay more to address the program’s long-term...
April 2025 newsletter – An issue that unites us: Support for Social Security
We recently issued R. F. Meyer & Associates’ April 2025 e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to open it in PDF version from our website. We share a few interesting articles with you in this edition, starting with one about how...
An Elder Law attorney can help you get Medicaid home care
The over-65 crowd is growing dramatically. Millions of Baby Boomers are transitioning into older adulthood and are living longer than previous generations. According to recent U.S. Census Bureau data, the U.S. population over the age of 65 is expected to balloon from...
Protecting your parents’ assets from nursing home costs
The aging U.S. population means that more people will likely need nursing home care in the coming decades. Meanwhile, the cost of nursing home care is increasing — and expected to keep increasing. With the exorbitant cost of nursing home care, many families worry...