Health Care
(audio) A caring neighbor becomes a Christian Science nurse
April 3, 2012
Elizabeth O’Berry’s life has revolved around giving, caring, and healing. As she explains, “There is such a need for Christian Science nursing – I feel like the world is calling for healing.”
Elizabeth loves the opportunity to bring the healing ministry of Christian Science nursing to her
...(audio) West Coast comes to the BA for Christian Science nurses training
March 5, 2012
In January, Jennifer (Jen) Francis traveled across the United States from Sunland Home in California to take the Advanced Christian Science Nursing Arts course (CSNA III) here at the BA. She took her first two CSNA classes at Arden Wood and received mentoring instruction at her home facility in San
...Repurposing Valentine’s Day
February 6, 2012
Valentine’s Day is February 14, and I’ve been combing the card and candy aisles for weeks looking for just the right message or treat for friends, family, and colleagues. I’m a sucker for celebrating holidays. But not everyone enjoys the thought of celebrating Valentine’s Day. Many are tired...
[audio] – Alison Alioto Talks Health Care Proxies
January 9, 2012
Monty Haas talks with Christian Science nurse, Alison Alioto, about the importance of Health Care Proxies.
Christian Scientists value their right to turn to God in prayer for healing. But if there’s a situation where you cannot speak for yourself, a Health Care Proxy allows you to name someone yo
...3 Simple Personal Health Care Goals for Your 2012 Resolutions
The following three goals are incredibly important for Christian Scientists when care is needed.They are fairly easy to achieve and, once accomplished, you should review them each year.
Why every Christian Scientist should have a health care proxy
December 6, 2011
I post so often on the topic of health care proxies I’m probably beginning to sound like a broken record. But I know that there are still many Christian Scientists who do not know the importance of executing a proxy, or just haven’t had the time to do it. So this is my end-of-the-year appeal to ...
Earlier deadline for changing your 2012 Medicare coverage?
November 7, 2011
Medicare Rumors
October 11, 2011
Is it true Medicare benefits for Christian Science care facilities are being discontinued?
Someone called me today to ask if Medicare benefits in Christian Science facilities would be discontinued under the Federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010. Medicare benefits in Chr...You Need a Health Care Proxy –
3 Tips
September 7, 2011
The Health Care Question I Can’t Answer
August 16, 2011
I spend a part of my week answering questions from around the country about Christian Science benefits in health care insurance and Medicare. How to access CS benefits, how to obtain them, and how to decide among policies.
There’s a lot of good information about health care coverage with CS ben...