What is Single Payer Health Care?

Single payer healthcare has generated considerable attention and heated debate. Its appeal lies in its potential to address inequities in our current healthcare system and high costs. But many questions still exist regarding what constitutes such an arrangement; in this article we explore what “single payer” entails as well as some key features of proposals […]

How to Qualify For Home Health Care Under Medicare

How to Qualify for Home Health Care under Medicare In general, to qualify for Medicare-covered home health services you’ll need intermittent skilled nursing and/or physical, occupational or speech therapy as well as being homebound (requiring considerable effort or aid from devices like wheelchairs or walkers to leave your house without considerable difficulty), as well as […]

What is a Health Care Flexible Spending Account?

An healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) or dependent care FSA allows you to save for medical, dental and vision expenses not covered by health insurance. Funds in an FSA allow you to cover these costs without worrying how they’ll impact your tax situation. Even though most people know FSA money can be used to cover […]

What is a Health Care Flexible Spending Account?

An healthcare flexible spending account (FSA) or dependent care FSA allows you to save for medical, dental and vision expenses not covered by health insurance. Funds in an FSA allow you to cover these costs without worrying how they’ll impact your tax situation. Even though most people know FSA money can be used to cover […]

Which Oregon Video Lottery Game Has the Best Odds?

Video lottery game odds for winning prizes are displayed prominently on either the main or help screens and do not vary regardless of how often a player engages with that game. There are also rules to abide by in order to win any prizes available in line with state law and federal regulations. Lottery profits […]

Can You Have Herbal Tea While Breastfeeding?

Many mothers drink herbal tea to improve their health and wellbeing, with many varieties sold at supermarkets, pharmacies and natural health practitioners like naturopaths or Chinese doctors. Some varieties have calming properties like chamomile or fennel while others can help increase breastmilk production such as fenugreek and oats teas. Most herbal teas contain caffeine, and […]

Can You Drink Herbal Tea During Pregnancy?

As part of their pregnancy planning, women are advised to avoid or limit a number of foods and drinks due to safety considerations, including caffeine-laden beverages such as coffee, soda and tea. Women may instead switch to herbal tea for its relaxation benefits as it may assist with issues like nausea and constipation – although […]