Medicare changes for 2015 overview and options
The 2015 changes include no premium increase for most Part B and a fixed Part B deductible of 147 dollars. A small fraction pay higher premiums based on income. The doughnut hole discounts expand to 55 percent for brand drugs and 35 percent for generics, rising through 2020. Beneficiaries can disenroll from Medicare Advantage during a set period and switch to traditional fee-for-service with limits. Part A premiums and deductibles shift modestly. Medicare tools like compare websites and blue button improve access to personalized data.
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Medicare
Mymedicare.gov
Medicare. Gov
Advice on dealing with lice silverfish and springtails
Public guidance covers head and body lice crab louse and silverfish behavior and control methods. It notes coconut or olive oil shampoos heat from a hair dryer can kill head lice and body lice are addressed by washing clothing. Crab lice die off-host in 24 hours. Silverfish thrive in moisture and feed on starches and paper. fix leaks and reduce moisture. Springtails are common in damp soil, non harmful to people, and controlled with diatomaceous earth and drying soil.
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United States
Arctic
Antarctic
Gmail
Renewables urged to curb water use in power mix
Evan Rohar of Positive Energy Solar argues renewables should lead energy generation to reduce water withdrawals, noting thermoelectric plants use 41 percent of US freshwater. He cites a SIGS recirculation plant using 480 to 1100 million gallons annually and urges the PRC to reject PNM's replacement plan to protect New Mexico’s water, air, and land for future generations.
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United States
Mexico
PRC
PNM
Three New Year Resolutions for Small Business Success
Clint Reecer of WESST outlines three core goals for entrepreneurs: audit technology use and its value, deeply understand and leverage financial statements, and project cash flows to foresee impacts of marketing, equipment, and product changes.
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Clint Reecer
WESST
Rio Rancho
IRS to Begin 2015 Tax Filing Season January 20
The IRS will start accepting electronic tax returns on January 20 and begin processing paper returns simultaneously. Following Congress renewal of extenders through 2014, IRS officials say testing and system updates will continue for the 2015 tax season. They urge e filing as the fastest way to a refund and accuracy, noting no advantage to early paper filing.
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IRS
Internal Revenue Service
Congress
John Koskinen
LANL Foundation monthly grants for education support
The LANL Foundation offers monthly small grants of up to 1500 to public schools and nonprofits in Sandoval, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe and Taos counties. Eligible programs focus on teacher development, curriculum, classroom support, and student learning. STEM focus no longer required.
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Lanl Foundation
Sandoval
Los Alamos
Mora, Rio Arriba
San Miguel
Santa Fe
Taos Counties
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Sally Gallegos
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