Article: You can qualify for dental insurance in two ways: through your employer or through a government assistance program. You can also qualify for healthcare if you are a war pensioner or if you are retired and have a pension. You can enroll in private healthcare on your own, but this is often expensive and only done if you cannot get health care through an employer or through the government.  In the U.S., most health insurance does not cover basic and preventive dental work. Only dental work that is determined to be "medically necessary," such as certain dental surgeries and endodontic procedures. Separate dental insurance is necessary for basic and preventive dental coverage.  In the UK, you can qualify for free dental treatment if you are under 18 years old, are 19 or younger and a full time student, or are pregnant or have had a baby within the last 12 months.  In the United States, you may qualify for Medicaid, which covers basic dental care, if you are 21 years old or younger, if you are 21 or older and a full time student, or if you qualify under other Medicaid requirements. Medicaid is a health benefit program available to some low-income individuals and families based on eligibility. Medicaid is only available to those who qualify based on income and family size. Call your insurance provider to check if they will cover your dental work. Most dental insurance covers basic dental work like cleanings, fillings, and check-ups or dental work to a certain dollar amount. More extensive procedures like dental surgery or dental appliances may not be covered by your provider or only partly covered by your provider. Find out exactly how much you are expected to pay for your dental work, as you will need to budget for a partial or full payment. Many dental plans provide a list of dentists recognized under your insurance, known as preferred providers. These dentists have a contract with the dental benefit plan you are enrolled in. When booking a dental appointment, you should try to go to a preferred dental provider, as your insurance company will then be required to cover all or some of costs of your visit. If you go to a dentist outside of the preferred providers, you may have to pay for your dental work out of pocket. If your dental insurance company can provide coverage for your dental work, you can give your dental insurance card to your dentist's receptionist when it is time to pay for your appointment. The receptionist will then use your dental insurance number to charge your insurance company for the dental work. Some insurance companies arranged through an employer may require you to pay for the dental work upfront and then submit a receipt to be reimbursed for the cost of the dental work. If so, you may need to pay for the dental work and then send in a receipt so your dental insurance company can reimburse you. Contact your dental plan if there are any discrepancies or issues with your dental bill. It can be useful to check with your dental insurance company before you arrange any dental work to confirm your plan will cover your expenses. That way, you will not be surprised by a large dental bill after you have already had your dental work done.
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Check if your dental insurance covers your dental work. Ask your dentist if he is a preferred provider with your insurance company. Provide your dental insurance card to your dentist. Confirm the payment with your dental insurance company.
Article: Not only will trimming edges make the lawn look more professionally mowed, it also will establish a perimeter so when you start mowing you can better see where you need to go. Be sure to cut the grass around flower beds, trees, and any areas the mower is unable to reach at approximately the same height as you set the mower. Be careful not to damage the bark at the base of the trees, don't cut the grass too low, and definitely don't chop anyone's prized petunias. Be sure and mow from one edge  all the way to the other before turning around. Creating zig-zags or missing spots of grass will look unprofessional. Different types of grass require different heights of cut for a professional appearance. Identify the type of grass before you set your mower height. Remember to alternate the mowing direction each time. If you don't alternate the direction you can cause excessive wear or even damage the lawn.
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Ensure the lawn's edges have been trimmed using equipment such as a weed eater. Mow in rows or columns. Set your mower height. Make two passes across the lawn to catch any missed areas.
Article: Pour your beans into a colander, and jiggle the colander under running water for one minute to wash residual dirt off your beans. You can sift through the beans with your fingers to help clean them. Soaking canned beans will make them mushy. Only soak dried beans. Pour your rinsed beans onto a baking sheet and sort through them with your fingers. Throw any bits of gravel or other debris in the trash. Leave at least 6 inches (15 cm) of space between your beans and the top. Add cool tap water 4 cups (946 ml) at a time to your rinsed beans. Keep adding the water until your beans are fully submerged by at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) of liquid. For example, a 1-quart pot would leave plenty of room for ½ cup (100 g) of dried pinto beans. Pour the salt into the pot, and give the salted water a stir with a large spoon to help the salt dissolve. Finer salt will dissolve more easily than coarse salt. Use the same amount of salt no matter which salt you use. For a shortcut, soak your pinto beans overnight, so you can cook with them in the morning. Soaking allows the salt to fully penetrate and flavor your beans. Use a colander to strain your soaked beans. Discard the soaking water in the sink. Then, pour the pinto beans back into the pot you soaked them in. Cook your beans as desired over a medium heat on the stove top, using a 3:1 ratio of water to beans. If your recipe calls for salty ingredients such as broth or ham, season with less salt during cooking to prevent an overly salty dish. Achieving tender pinto beans typically takes 1-2 hours.
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Rinse dried pinto beans with cool tap water. Inspect your rinsed beans for any impurities. Pour your sorted pinto beans into a large, clean pot. Add 1 Tbsp of salt (17 g) for every 4 cups (946 ml) of water. Soak your beans for at least 6-8 hours. Rinse your beans with cool water before cooking. Add a pinch of salt to your beans for cooking.