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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.
The Older Americans Act is up for renewal: Why that matters
Since its enactment in 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has guided the priorities and operations of key programs and services for the benefit of older adults across the United States. The OAA's primary objective is to promote the well-being, dignity, and...
Medicare coverage for telehealth services in 2025 and beyond
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare beneficiaries who wanted to use virtual health care were few and far between — quite literally. Medicare policy stipulated that to be reimbursed for virtual care, also known as telehealth, a beneficiary had to live in a rural...
IRS boosts catch-up retirement plan contributions allowed for 2024
From the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — Individuals who are age 50 or over at the end of the calendar year can make annual catch-up contributions. Annual catch-up contributions up to $7,500 in 2023 and 2024 ($6,500 in 2021-2020; $6,000 in 2015 - 2019) may be...
After court ruling, FinCEN says BOI Reports voluntary for now
From the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) — In light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they...
December newsletter: BOI Reports reprieve, Medicare ‘telehealth’ and the Older Americans Act
Happy Holidays! We recently released the December 2024 newsletter from R. F. Meyer & Associates. If you did not receive it by email, please see the link below to access in PDF form from our website. Our articles this month present legal news updates on...
How to apply for Social Security retirement benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) advises you to apply for retirement benefits three months before you want your benefits to begin. Even if you have no plans to receive retirement benefits, you should still sign up for Medicare three months before age 65. You...
Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: A 2024 Update
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program is one of four types of Medicare Savings Programs. The QMB program is also the most comprehensive of the four, as it helps individuals with limited income and assets pay not only for Medicare Part A and B premiums, but...
Hoarding disorder in older adults: Challenges and resources
Hoarding disorder disproportionately affects older adults, according to the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging. While about 2 percent of the general population struggles with accumulating too many objects, hoarding impacts over 6 percent of people aged 65...
November 2024 newsletter: There’s help for hoarding seniors
This morning, we released the November 2024 R. F. Meyer & Associates newsletter. If you did not receive it by email, please find a link below to access it from our website in PDF form. The November 2024 newsletter presents three diverse articles, with topics...