Perfection and kindness inspire notes from readers
Bob Billingsley recalls coworkers responses to a question about being perfect and shares a granddaughter Vanessa’s acts of kindness and a Dalai Lama quote. The piece notes studies linking kindness to relaxation and lower blood pressure. Ned Bendixson?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalai Lama
Bob Billingsley
el Dorado Hills
The
Mountain Democrat
Health care reform changes explained for 2014 effects
Guest column reviews how the 2010 health care reform law expands benefits and access starting in 2014. It notes wellness coverage, no lifetime limits, 26 child coverage on parent plans, forbids rescission except for fraud, and changes to HSAs FSAs and MSAs including limits and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health
Archer Medical
Questions for small employers about health coverage and taxes
A guide for employers with fewer than 50 workers asks if the healthcare mandate applies and if they provide coverage. It notes a required Notice of Exchange Coverage Options by Oct 1 2013 and outlines Medicare changes for high earners including new taxes on payroll and investment income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secu
Health reform overview and insurance access changes
By 2014 health insurance reforms require insurers to accept all applicants regardless of health history and limit premium variation by tobacco use and age. People without affordable employer coverage can buy through state exchanges with subsidies for incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level, while Medicaid expands to those under 65 with income up to 133 percent of the poverty level. Temporary high risk pools will assist those with preexisting conditions before 2014.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Health Benefit Exchange
Chris Torchiana
Main Street Tax Advisory of
Northen California
el Dorado Hills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billingsley
Susie
Bob
Noel
Chris
Krysten
Mike
Wendy
Patrick
Vanessa
Mesquite Court
el Dorado
Leta
Tiburon Way
Derle Hills
Srire Nair
Low Hoa
Bret Lang
BretLangRealty.com
DRE
Sue McConnell
Sue
Reflection Salon & Spa
Blue Ravine Rd
Folsom Fresh & Easy Center
Raley’s
Tiemann Law Firm
Golden Foothill Pkny
Norcalinjurylawyer.com
Villagelife.com