Ontario to end program providing health care to uninsured residents

The Ontario government will be ending a program that provides free-of-charge health-care services to uninsured people at the end of the month, something doctors say is extremely concerning for marginalized communities.

In March 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic was first slim up, the ministry of health established temporary funding for doctors to provide health-care providers to treat those without coverage under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).

The program allowed anyone to access “medically necessary physician and hospital services.”

In a memo sent to Ontario hospitals and health providers, and provided to CTV News Toronto, the government said this funding

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Do I Need an Emergency List?

We frequently have questions related to the practical and financial panic after a death in the family when accounts, passwords, and assets are unknown. Sometimes, a family knows an estate plan was done but they cannot find the plan and don’t even know the law firm that drafted the plan. An emergency list can help to avoid these issues.

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We often see people lose their spouse, and have no idea

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How long should Texas extend Medicaid coverage after childbirth? : Shots

When Victoria Ferrell Ortiz had her daughter in 2017, she was covered by a limited form of Medicaid in Texas — which ended just two months after she gave birth. Losing insurance so soon was stressful. She supports a push for Texas to extend Medicaid coverage for a full year after childbirth.

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When Victoria Ferrell Ortiz had her daughter in 2017, she was covered by a limited form of Medicaid in Texas — which ended just two months after she gave birth. Losing insurance so soon was stressful.

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What is the right age to buy Health Insurance?

Health Insurance proves to be an effective tool to provide firm financial protection in a rather fluctuating environment. Many people tend to squander time by waiting for the perfect age to buyHealth Insurance. However, when it comes to the question of what is the right age to purchase one, there is no better time than NOW.

According to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services, medical inflation in India has witnessed a steep increase of 14%. While medical tourism in our country is flourishing, we are also facing the burden of hefty medical bills. The constant rise in treatment

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Francis Ngannou reacts after Dana White casts doubt that things “would have gone any differently” had he fought Jon Jones at UFC 285

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is clearly amused by how quickly Dana White can change his tune on fighters.

Ngannou (17-3 MMA) parted ways with the Ultimate Fighting Championship earlier this year after failing to come to terms on a new deal with the promotion. ‘The Predator’ claimed that he attempted to negotiate health insurance, sponsorships, and other benefits for all fighters on the UFC roster. However, the company would not comply with his requests.

With that, Dana White and the UFC ultimately handed Francis Ngannou his release papers and proceeded to strip him of the heavyweight title. Shortly

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3 Things You Should Know About Irrevocable Trusts

A trust is an estate planning tool that allows a person to control their assets during their lifetime and make provisions for incapacity and death.

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One thing you should know about irrevocable trusts is that, unlike revocable or living trusts, irrevocable trusts cannot be changed or amended. They are set in stone.

A second thing that you should know about irrevocable trusts is that they have significant advantages, and

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How to Keep Your Teeth Healthy, Even If You Don’t Have Insurance

Snacking on a single candy bar throughout the day can do significantly more damage to your teeth than eating it all at once, according to Dr. Jahangiri. The same rule applies to all sugary foods, whether they’re processed or not. “A lot of people think that if anything is ‘natural,’ it’s good,” Dr. Jahangiri says. “The reality is, honey will do as much damage. Dates would do as much damage as chocolates. Bacteria don’t care whether it’s natural or not. The bacteria go by the sugary substance.”

A final note on sugar: It’s best to have it with a meal,

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For the best start, babies need their moms to be healthy

The twelve-month postpartum insurance coverage extension for moms who give birth while on the Pregnant Women Medicaid Program (HB0004) up for consideration in the Wyoming Legislature can help ensure new moms and their babies are healthy.

A baby’s health is strongly linked to that of her mother’s — especially during the first year of life when critical brain development is happening. Access to continuous postpartum health insurance for moms is essential to keep them healthy. Right now, moms and babies can’t count on that.

Maternal postpartum health risks include stroke, heart disease, blood loss and death. One in ten deaths

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