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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.
Your Social Security benefits for 2025: COLA update
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially released its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) figures for 2025. These newly issued numbers will have an impact on monthly Social Security benefits payouts for retirees, as well as recipients of Social...
The loneliness epidemic: Helping seniors stay connected
In recent years, researchers have been finding potential links between feelings of loneliness and negative health outcomes. Feeling lonely may put you at greater risk of premature death, serious health problems, and higher suicide rates. For many, the COVID-19...
License renewals: What are the new rules for senior drivers?
For better or for worse, our current culture depends heavily on cars to get where we need to be. In many places across the United States, cars serve as the only convenient link to the outside world. Today, seniors aged 70 and older drive fewer miles than younger...
‘My Social Security’ online accounts transitioning to ‘Login.gov’
A free and secure online account can be used to manage Social Security benefits. Account users can also check application status, request a replacement Social Security card, and view notices online. By 2022, more than 64 million people had a my Social Security...
Fall beckons, and we deliver news on Login.gov, senior drivers, and the ‘Loneliness Epidemic’
Earlier this afternoon, we issued the September 2024 edition of the R. F. Meyer & Associates newsletter. If you did not receive the newsletter by email, please find a link below to access it in PDF form from our website. The newsletter again this month offers...
Election 2024: Candidates Harris, Trump on Social Security and Medicare
Keeping track and making sense of government policies and presidential candidates’ promises can be daunting during any election year. This year is no exception. Consider Social Security and Medicare, two 2024 election issues that are top of mind for older Americans....
New rental assistance rule may open benefits to more seniors
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has published a final rule simplifying and expanding its rental subsidy program for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Effective Sept. 30, 2024, the new rule is likely to allow more people to qualify for SSI. In addition, some...
Proposed Medicare bill aims to end ‘Observation Status’ penalty
In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, one critical challenge has been ensuring that Medicare recipients receive the coverage they need without undue financial burdens. A new legislative effort aims to address a particularly perplexing issue: the distinction...
When should you update your Estate Plan?
Once you've created an estate plan, it is important to keep it up to date. You will need to revisit your plan after certain key life events, including marriage, the birth of children, divorce or the death of a spouse, and a significant increase or decrease in assets. ...