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February 2026 newsletter tackles three diverse issues for seniors
This morning, we released R. F. Meyer & Associates’ February 2026 client newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to view it in PDF form. Our three articles this month cover: An additional $6,000 senior deduction created by the One...
New long-term care insurance premium deductions for 2026
According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the number of Americans age 65 and older will increase to 82 million seniors by 2050. As the population of older adults in the United States rises, so will the need for long-term care. Many people assume they will never need...
2026 Medicaid long-term care benefits when you are married
Most Americans aged 65 and older will need some form of long-term care in their later years. The cost of such care has been steadily increasing. In 2024, the average monthly cost for a semi-private room in a nursing home was $9,277. Thankfully, Medicaid provides a...
How higher Medicare costs will affect older adults in 2026
At a time when we are frequently confronting the rising cost of living, Medicare enrollees will soon see a rise in their premiums and deductibles. In mid-November 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Parts A and...
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...