Our Blog
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.
January 2026 newsletter breaks down Medicare increases, Medicaid long-term benefits, and LTCI deductions
Early this morning, we released our January 2026 client e-newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to open it in PDF form from our website. Our three articles this month cover higher Medicare costs in 2026, Medicaid long-term care...
Giving to grandkids? Consider gift tax, 529 plans, and more
Grandparents often are particularly generous to grandchildren as they see their family’s legacy continuing to the next generation. In many cases, grandparents feel they have ample resources while their children or grandchildren may be struggling financially....
Can Oregon launch Universal Health Care in the U.S.?
Fourteen years ago, Vermont came closer than any U.S. state to creating a single-payer health care system, where one public agency handles health care financing for all residents. In 2011, Vermont lawmakers signed Green Mountain Care into law with the promise of...
High earners older than 50 will lose a 401(k) tax break
Starting in 2026, older high-earning employees will lose a tax-savings perk that has helped them save extra money for retirement. In September 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the U.S. Treasury issued final rules on a 2022 law which stipulates that...
December 2025 newsletter visits tax changes, single-payer healthcare and gifting
Earlier this morning, we issued our December 2025 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to access it in PDF form from our website. As the holidays approach, the December 2025 newsletter again...
Private equity and nursing homes: What families need to know
In recent years, private equity (PE) firms have been buying more nursing homes and companies that own nursing homes. What seems at first like a simple shift in ownership can have significant consequences for residents, staff, and families trying to find safe,...
Affordable housing is getting scarce for older adults
In a recent webinar about the status of federal housing assistance for older adults in the United States, nonprofit organizations Justice in Aging and the National Low Income Housing Coalition partnered to offer attendees a brief overview of the housing pressures...
2.8 percent COLA increase for 2026 Social Security benefits
On Oct. 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. This raise will apply to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security recipients, a...
November 2025 newsletter: Social Security, senior housing and nursing home developments
This afternoon, we released our November 2025 e-newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please look for the link below to access it in PDF form from our website. Our three articles in the November 2025 newsletter cover: Last...