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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.

Medicaid Application process in Ohio

Won’t the caseworkers in the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services help me get through the Medicaid Application? There is no doubt that the caseworker will help you in the application process. But  caseworkers aren’t there to give you advice and if the caseworker...

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Pooled trusts for those over 65: Ruling to be appealed

Information pertaining to "CSNT v Olson North Dakota" The Center for Special Needs Trust Administration has decided to appeal an adverse ruling  disallowing persons over the age of 65 to enroll in Pooled Special Needs Trusts.  Here are a few reasons the elderly over...

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Richard Meyer inducted into Ohio State Bar Foundation

Browning & Meyer Co., LPA partner, Richard Meyer was inducted as a fellow into the Ohio State Bar Foundation in May 2011. . From left: Justice Pfeifer, Richard Meyer, Justice Lanzinger, Justice Cupp, Justice O’Donnell. About the Ohio State Bar Foundation: The Ohio...

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Medicare-Medicaid: Complicated legal issues facing elderly

As you are probably aware, laws and regulations relating to health care, long term care, Medicare and Medicaid are in a constant period of flux.  The attorneys of Browning & Meyer Co. LPA are committed to lead the their clients and the legal community in...

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What Is a Medicare Special Needs Plan?

Medicare Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are a type of Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO). Medicare SNPs limit membership to people with specific diseases or characteristics, and tailor their benefits, provider choices, and drug formularies (list of covered...

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Free Medicare Preventive Care Has Kicked In

One of the benefits of the health reform law took effect January 1, 2011: free preventive services for Medicare recipients. Under the law, people with regular Medicare will no longer have to pay a co-pay, coinsurance or deductible to receive preventive services that...

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