For purposes of this change in the tax treatment of dependent coverage, a âchildâ is an individual who is the employeeâs son, daughter, stepson or stepdaughter, and includes both a legally adopted individual and an individual lawfully placed with the employee for adoption.
Some scientists believe that radon dissolved in the blood may cause additional diseases beside lung cancer. In addition to the gas, one-third of the inhaled radon decay particles also pass through the lungs into the blood stream and then, get trapped. As we breathe in through the skin, the air also carries radon gas.
Cost for Radon Mitigation. Radon gas is odorless, colorless and radioactive. It comes from the breakdown of uranium, which is present in the soil, water and natural gas in many areas of the country. According to the EPA, radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer.