Query: bicycle benefits health

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Air Force Association Cycling Classic <=SEP=> The Air Force Association Cycling Classic refers to a weekend of road bicycle racing events held annually in June in Arlington, Virginia, United States. The weekend consists of several amateur events, and two professional races in the criterium format, the Clarendon Cup and the Crystal City Cup. The eponymous Air Force Association is based in Arlington. The main sponsor for the race is the United States Air Force and Northrop Grumman Corporation.

Albany Health and Human Services Corporation <=SEP=> The Albany Health and Human Services Corporation (AHHSC) is a proposed public benefit corporation (PBC) of Albany County, New York, and New York State. On May 11, 2009, Albany County Comptroller Michael Conners in his "2009 State of Fisc" proposed a PBC for health in Albany County. On June 9, 2009, the Albany County, Legislature adopted Resolution 205, which directs the County Executive to develop a plan for the long-term care of the elderly in Albany County.

Alcohol and health <=SEP=> Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term effects of alcohol consumption include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain and alcoholism. Alcohol intoxication affects the brain, causing slurred speech, clumsiness, and delayed reflexes. Alcohol stimulates insulin production, which speeds up glucose metabolism and can result in low blood sugar, causing irritability and (for diabetics) possible death.

Belt-driven bicycle <=SEP=> A belt-driven bicycle is a chainless bicycle that uses a toothed synchronous belt to transmit power from the pedals to the wheel. The belts are typically made by the same manufacturing companies that produce timing belts for automobiles, machinery, and other synchronous belt drive applications.The application of belt drives to bicycles is growing, especially in the commuter bicycle market, due to the low maintenance and lubrication-free benefits.

BenMAP <=SEP=> The Environmental Benefits Mapping and Analysis Program (BenMAP) is an open source, Windows-based computer program created by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that estimates the health benefits from improvements in air quality. State, local and international users have used BenMAP to estimate the health benefits of improved air quality. BenMAP includes information users need to start performing a benefits analysis; advanced users can customize the program to meet their needs.

Benefits Street <=SEP=> Benefits Street is a British documentary series broadcast on Channel 4. It was first aired on 6 January 2014, and ran for five episodes. The show was filmed by documenting the lives of several residents of James Turner Street, Winson Green, Birmingham, England, where newspapers including the Daily Mail and The Guardian reported that 90% of the residents claim benefits.

Bicycle <=SEP=> A bicycle, often called a bike or cycle, is a human-powered, pedal-driven, single-track vehicle, having two wheels attached to a frame, one behind the other. A bicycle rider is called a cyclist, or bicyclist.Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century in Europe and, as of 2003, more than a billion have been produced worldwide, twice as many as the number of automobiles that have been produced. They are the principal means of transportation in many regions.

Bicycle brake <=SEP=> A bicycle brake reduces the speed of a bicycle or prevents it from moving. The three main types are: rim brakes, disc brakes, and drum brakes.

Bicycle commuting <=SEP=> Bicycle commuting is the use of a bicycle to travel from home to a place of work or study — in contrast to the use of a bicycle for sport, recreation or touring.Commuting especially lends itself to areas with relatively flat terrain and arrangements to keep riders relatively safe from the hazards of accidents with motorized traffic, e.g.

Bicycle gearing <=SEP=> Bicycle gearing is the aspect of a bicycle drivetrain that determines the relation between the cadence, the rate at which the rider pedals, and the rate at which the drive wheel turns.On some bicycles, there is only one gear and the gear ratio is fixed. Many contemporary bicycles have multiple gears and thus multiple gear ratios.

Bicycle helmet <=SEP=> A bicycle helmet is designed to attenuate impacts to the head of a cyclist in falls while minimizing side effects such as interference with peripheral vision. There is ongoing scientific research into the degree of protection offered by bicycle helmets in the event of an accident, and on the effects of helmet wearing on cyclist and motor vehicle driver behaviour.

Bicycle helmet laws by country <=SEP=> The wearing of bicycle helmets, and attitudes towards their use vary around the world. Compulsory use of helmets has often been proposed and is the subject of much dispute (see Bicycle helmet laws), based largely on considerations of overall public health. Only two countries (Australia and New Zealand) currently require and enforce universal use of helmets by cyclists.

Bicycle messenger <=SEP=> Bicycle messengers (also known as bike or cycle couriers) are people who work for courier companies (also known as messenger companies) carrying and delivering items by bicycle. Bicycle messengers are most often found in the central business districts of metropolitan areas.

Bicycle tire <=SEP=> A bicycle tire is a tire that fits on the wheel of a bicycle, unicycle, tricycle, quadracycle, bicycle trailer, or trailer bike. They may also be used on wheelchairs and handcycles, especially for racing. Bicycle tires provide an important source of suspension, generate the lateral forces necessary for balancing and turning, and generate the longitudinal forces necessary for propulsion and braking. They are the second largest source, after air drag, of power consumption on a level road.

Bissell (cycling team) <=SEP=> Bissell Pro Cycling Team, or simply Bissell, (UCI team code: BPC) was an elite men's cycling team registered in the United States as a UCI Continental.  The team competed on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar and the UCI America Tour.The team folded at the end of the 2013 season, after Bissell withdrew sponsorship for the team, and sponsored Axel Merckx's Bissell Development Team instead.

California Bicycle Coalition <=SEP=> The California Bicycle Coalition (CalBike) is a 501(c)(4) based in Sacramento that lobbies on behalf of its represented membership. The California Bicycle Coalition Education fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, a classifications for tax exemption within the United States, and is solely focused on public education.

Cardboard bicycle <=SEP=> A cardboard bicycle is a bicycle composed mostly or entirely of cardboard. Only prototypes have been made as of 2012.  Reported benefits include low cost, and construction from recyclable and renewable materials. The low cost is also expected to act as a theft deterrent.

Catamaran Corporation <=SEP=> Catamaran Corporation (formerly SXC Health Solutions) is a Schaumburg, Illinois based pharmacy benefit management company that sells services related to   pharmacy benefit management and medical record keeping to businesses in the United States.

Choosing Healthplans All Together <=SEP=> "Choosing Healthplans All Together" (CHAT) is the name given to a simulation exercise in which players decide which benefit types (e.g. hospitalization, consultations, tests, imaging, medicines, etc.) they would like to include in their health insurance package, and what level of service (basic or high) they prioritize. This activity emphasizes the critical need to design health insurance benefit packages based on local information.

Cycling <=SEP=> Cycling, also called bicycling or biking, is the use of bicycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. Persons engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bikers", or less commonly, as "bicyclists". Apart from two-wheeled bicycles, "cycling" also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadracycles, and similar human-powered vehicles (HPVs).Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide.

Cycling advocacy <=SEP=> Cycling advocacy consists of activities that call for, promote or enable increased adoption and support for cycling and improved safety and convenience for cyclists, usually within urbanized areas or semi-urban regions.

Cycling infrastructure <=SEP=> Cycling infrastructure refers to all infrastructure which may be used by cyclists.

DC Health Link <=SEP=> DC Health Link is the health insurance marketplace for the District of Columbia, created pursuant to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.  DC Health Link is administered by the District's Health Benefit Exchange Authority.As of January 10, 2014, DC Health Link had enrolled 3,646 people in individual or family insurance plans. The District has had more success than the states' health insurance exchanges in signing up young people.

Defined contribution health benefits <=SEP=> A Defined Contribution Health Benefit is a consumer-driven health care arrangement in which employers choose a set dollar amount to contribute towards an employee’s healthcare.

Diamondback Bicycles <=SEP=> Diamondback Bicycles is a major bicycle brand that is based in Kent, Washington. Diamondbacks are sold in many countries, including the United States, Australia, Canada, Bangladesh and the United Kingdom. Produced by Kinesis Industry in China, most Diamondbacks are considered to be low to mid-priced bicycles, though some of their models are on the high end. The Diamondback division is currently owned by the Dutch corporation Accell.

Electric bicycle <=SEP=> An electric bicycle, also known as an e-bike or booster bike, is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor which can be used for propulsion. There are a great variety of e-bikes available worldwide, from e-bikes that only have a small motor to assist the rider's pedal-power (i.e., pedelecs) to somewhat more powerful e-bikes which tend closer to moped-style functionality: all, however, retain the ability to be pedalled by the rider and are therefore not electric motorcycles.

Employee benefit <=SEP=> Employee benefits and (especially in British English) benefits in kind (also called fringe benefits, perquisites, or perks) include various types of non-wage compensation provided to employees in addition to their normal wages or salaries. In instances where an employee exchanges (cash) wages for some other form of benefit is generally referred to as a 'salary packaging' or 'salary exchange' arrangement.

Employee compensation in the United States <=SEP=> Employer compensation in the United States refers to the cash compensation and benefits that an employee receives in exchange for the service they perform for their employer. Approximately 93% of the working population in the United States are employees earning a salary or wage.Typically, cash compensation consists of a wage or salary, and may include commissions or bonuses.

Environmental health <=SEP=> Environmental health is the branch of public health that is concerned with all aspects of the natural and built environment that may affect human health. Other terms referring to or concerning environmental health are environmental public health, and public health protection / environmental health protection. Environmental health and environmental protection are very much related.

Express Scripts <=SEP=> Express Scripts Holding Company is a Fortune 100 company as of 2013, the 20th-largest in the United States and is the largest pharmacy benefit management (PBM) organization in the United States, with 2013 revenues of $104.62 billion.Headquartered in St.

Federal Employees Health Benefits Program <=SEP=> The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program is a system of "managed competition" through which employee health benefits are provided to civilian government employees and annuitants of the United States government.

GEHA <=SEP=> GEHA (Government Employees Health Association) is a self-insured, not-for-profit association providing health and dental plans to federal employees and retirees and their families through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Plan (FEHBP) and the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP).GEHA provides benefits to more than 1.5 million people worldwide.The company currently offers traditional fee-for-service health plan options with a preferred provider organization (PPO) along with a high deductible health plan (HDHP) that can be paired with a health savings account (HSA).

Group green exercise <=SEP=> Group Green Exercise refers to physical exercise undertaken in natural environments carried out as a group. Physical exercise has positive outcomes for both physical and mental health, there is growing evidence confirming the benefits to be had from contact with nature, while the work of Prof. Jules Pretty at the University of Essex has revealed the synergistic benefits of combining the two in green exercise.

Health <=SEP=> Health is the level of functional or metabolic efficiency of a living organism. In humans it is the ability of individuals or communities to adapt and self-manage when facing physical, mental or social challenges.

Health Advocate <=SEP=> Health Advocate, Inc. is a US national health advocacy, patient advocacy and assistance company, serving more than 12,800 clients and 40+ million people and offering a spectrum of  services to help employers, employees and consumers navigate the healthcare system and facilitate members’ interactions with insurers and providers. The privately held company was founded in 2001 by former Aetna executives  and is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania.

Health Net <=SEP=> Health Net, Inc. is a health care provider to those that are low income and or people needing the assistance.HMO, POS, insured PPO and government contracts subsidiaries provide health benefits to approximately 5.9 million individuals in all 50 states and the District of Columbia through group, individual, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and Veterans Affairs programs.

Health care <=SEP=> Health care or healthcare is the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, illness, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in human beings. Health care is delivered by practitioners in  allied health, dentistry, midwifery (obstetrics), medicine, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, psychology and other health professions.

Health care in Australia <=SEP=> Health care in Australia is provided by both private and government institutions. The federal Minister for Health, currently Sussan Ley, administers national health policy, elements of which (such as the operation of hospitals) are operated by state governments.Medicare is the publicly funded universal health care system in Australia andwas instituted in 1984. It coexists with a private health system.

Health effects of tea <=SEP=> According to legend, the health effects of tea have been examined ever since the first infusions of Camellia sinensis about 4700 years ago in China.

Health effects of wine <=SEP=> The health effects of wine are mainly determined by its active ingredient alcohol. Drinking small quantities of alcohol (up to one drink per day for women and one to two drinks per day for men) is associated with a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes mellitus, and early death. Drinking more than this amount, however, increases the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation, and stroke.

Health in China <=SEP=> Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been practiced for years, and served as the basis for health care in China for much of its history. Western-inspired evidence-based medicine made its way to China beginning in the 19th Century.

Health insurance <=SEP=> Health insurance is insurance against the risk of incurring medical expenses among individuals. By estimating the overall risk of health care and  health system expenses, among a targeted group, an insurer can develop a routine finance structure, such as a monthly premium or payroll tax, to ensure that money is available to pay for the health care benefits specified in the insurance agreement.

Health insurance in the United States <=SEP=> In the United States, health insurance is any program that helps pay for medical expenses, whether through privately purchased insurance, social insurance or a social welfare program funded by the government. Synonyms for this usage include "health coverage," "health care coverage" and "health benefits."In a more technical sense, the term is used to describe any form of insurance that provides protection against the costs of medical services.

Health management system <=SEP=> The health management system (HMS) is an evolutionary medicine regulative process proposed by Nicholas Humphrey  in which actuarial assessment of fitness and economic-type cost–benefit analysis determines the body’s regulation of its physiology and health.

Hospitalization Benefits Plan <=SEP=> Alberta Hospitalization Benefits describes health law for the province of Alberta, Canada. Chapter 3, of the Hospitals Act, is the Hospitalization Benefits Plan, of the province of Alberta. Origins include the 1919 Municipal Hospitals Act, national Health Services Act of 1944, and the provincial Lloydminster Hospital Act of 1947.

Houston B-cycle <=SEP=> Houston B-cycle is a bicycle sharing system owned and operated by Houston Bike Share a non-profit organization.The program launched May 2012 with just 18 bikes at 3 stations. Houston B-cycle provides a quick and active transportation alternative for getting around the city with environmental and health benefits.   May 2013, Houston B-cycle  expanded from 3 to 25 stations and 215 bikes.

Humana <=SEP=> Humana Inc. is a Louisville, Kentucky-based for-profit health insurance company. As of 2014 Humana has had over 13 million customers in the U.S., reported a 2013 revenue of US$41.3 billion, and has had over 52,000 employees. In 2013, the company ranked 73 on the Fortune 500 list, which made it the highest ranked (by revenues) company based in Kentucky. It has been the third largest health insurance in the nation.The U.S. Dept.

ICan Benefit <=SEP=> iCan Benefit is a US based insurance agency that provides access to a wide range of health care plans and lifestyle benefits, some of them through association membership in a not-for-profit corporation called the Healthcare Cost Containment United Association (HCCUA). The company was represented by Billy Mays from May 2008 until his death in June 2009.

Indoor cycling <=SEP=> Indoor cycling, as an organized activity, is a form of exercise with classes focusing on endurance, strength, intervals, high intensity (race days) and recovery, and involves using a special stationary exercise bicycle with a weighted flywheel in a classroom setting. It is commonly called spinning.

Inverse benefit law <=SEP=> The inverse benefit law states that the more a new drug is marketed, the worse it is for patients.  More precisely, the ratio of benefits to harms among patients taking new drugs tends to vary inversely with how extensively a drug is marketed. Two Americans, Howard Brody and Donald Light, have defined the inverse benefit law, inspired by Tudor Hart's inverse care law.

Karl Menzies <=SEP=> Karl Menzies (born 17 June 1977) is a professional road bicycle racer riding for UCI Professional Continental team UnitedHealthcare. He finished second in the 2006 USA Cycling National Racing Calendar to Floyd Landis. Menzies turned professional in 2005, he spent one season on the Advantage Benefits/Endeavour team.In 2006, he won the Nature Valley Grand Prix, ahead of teammate Greg Henderson. In 2005, he finished first overall at the International Cycling Classic.

Kela (Finnish institution) <=SEP=> Kela, or Kansaneläkelaitos (in Finnish), also FPA or Folkpensionsanstalten (in Swedish), and SII or Social Insurance Institution (in English), is a Finnish government agency in charge of settling benefits under national social security programs.

Kynect <=SEP=> kynect, formerly and also called the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange, is the health insurance marketplace, previously known as health insurance exchange, in the U.S. state of Kentucky, created in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The marketplace operates a web site.

Lynskey Performance Designs <=SEP=> Lynskey Performance Designs LLC is a titanium bicycle designer and manufacturing company based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded and currently operated by the Lynskey family, who began building titanium bicycles in 1984. The family originally founded the company Litespeed Titanium, which they sold in 1999.  They began Lynskey Performance Designs in January 2006.   Lynskey designs bicycles for the specific needs of road, mountain, touring, commuting, and urban riding.

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange <=SEP=> Maryland Health Benefit Exchange is the agency administering Maryland Health Connection, the health insurance exchange in the U.S. state of Maryland, created in accordance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.The marketplace is offered to individuals and families who are not covered through their employers. It allows enrollees to compare health insurance plans and provides those who qualify with access to tax credits.

Medco Health Solutions <=SEP=> Medco Health Solutions, Inc. was an American Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) company which served more than 65 million people, before it was ultimately acquired by Express Scripts in April 2012. Medco provided pharmacy services for private and public employers, health plans, labor unions, government agencies, and individuals served by Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans.

Medicare (Canada) <=SEP=> Medicare (French: assurance-maladie) is the unofficial name for Canada's publicly funded universal health insurance system. The formal terminology for the insurance system is provided by the Canada Health Act and the health insurance legislation of the individual provinces and territories.Under the terms of the Canada Health Act, all "insured persons" (basically, legal residents of Canada, including permanent residents) are entitled to receive "insured services" without copayment.

Medicare Part D <=SEP=> Medicare Part D, also called the Medicare prescription drug benefit, is a United States federal-government program to subsidize the costs of prescription drugs and prescription drug insurance premiums for Medicare beneficiaries. It was enacted as part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (which also made changes to the public Part C Medicare health plan program) and went into effect on January 1, 2006.

Mental Health Parity Act <=SEP=> The Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) is legislation signed into United States law on September 26, 1996 that requires that annual or lifetime dollar limits on mental health benefits be no lower than any such dollar limits for medical and surgical benefits offered by a group health plan or health insurance issuer offering coverage in connection with a group health plan.

New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation <=SEP=> The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) operates the public hospitals and clinics in New York City.  A public benefit corporation with $6.7 billion in annual revenues, HHC is the largest municipal healthcare system in the United States serving 1.4 million patients, including more than 475,000 uninsured city residents.  HHC was created in 1969 by the New York State Legislature as a public benefit corporation (Chapter 1016 of the Laws 1969).

Non-Insured Health Benefits <=SEP=> The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program provides medically-necessary coverage for eligible First Nations and Inuit people in Canada. It is administered by Health Canada and covers benefit claims for certain drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health counselling, and medical transportation. In Canada, provinces and territories deliver health care services, which can be accessed by First Nations people and Inuit.

North Star Grand Prix <=SEP=> The North Star Grand Prix is a men's and women's road bicycle racing stage race held each June in Minnesota, United States, as part of the North Star Bicycle Festival. An event was added in Menomonie, Wisconsin in 2010. The race ranks 2.1 on the USA Cycling National Racing Calendar of pro/élite stage races from 2.1 (highest) to 2.8 (lowest).The 2010 Grand Prix had six stages: three criteriums, two road races and a time trial.

Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies <=SEP=> Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies, officially Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies, (UCI team code: OPT) is a UCI Continental team, based in the United States.

Penny-farthing <=SEP=> The penny-farthing, also known as a high wheel, high wheeler and ordinary, is a type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel. It was popular after the boneshaker until the development of the safety bicycle in the 1880s. It was the first machine to be called a "bicycle".Although the name "penny-farthing" is now the most common, it was probably not used until the machines were nearly outdated; the first recorded print reference is from 1891 in Bicycling News.

Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme <=SEP=> The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) is a program of the Australian Government that provides subsidised prescription drugs to residents of Australia. The PBS ensures that Australian residents have affordable and reliable access to a wide range of necessary medicines. The PBS has faced increased scrutiny as its cost has increased.

Pharmacy benefit management <=SEP=> In the United States, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is most often a third party administrator (TPA) of prescription drug programs but sometimes can be a service inside of an integrated healthcare system (e.g.: Kaiser or VA).  They are primarily responsible for processing and paying prescription drug claims.  They also are responsible for developing and maintaining the formulary, contracting with pharmacies, and negotiating discounts and rebates with drug manufacturers.

Phil Gaimon <=SEP=> Phillip "Phil" Gaimon (born January 28, 1986) is an American professional road racing cyclist who rides for UCI Continental team Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies. He formerly rode for UCI ProTeam Cannondale-Garmin. A noted blogger, Gaimon currently writes for VeloNews; he formerly posted at Bicycling. Gaimon is the owner of cycling store, Podium Cycling, and the co-owner of online advocacy store, Share The Damn Road.

Physical exercise <=SEP=> Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons, including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system, honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, and merely enjoyment. Frequent and regular physical exercise boosts the immune system and helps prevent the "diseases of affluence" such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, and obesity.

Public-benefit corporation <=SEP=> Public-benefit corporations are a specific type of corporation that allow for public benefit to be a charter purpose in addition to the traditional corporate goal of maximizing profit for shareholders.

Qualified Health Benefit Plan <=SEP=> A Qualified Health Benefits Plan (QHBP) is a health care plan that follows rules included in the proposed Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962), preceded by America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (H.R. 3200). These rules include offering a standard set of services, which includes hospital and outpatient care, mental health, prevention, well-child care, and maternity care.H.R.

Redlands Bicycle Classic <=SEP=> The Redlands Bicycle Classic is a cycling stage race located in Redlands, California, United States that has been held since 1985. It consists of two road races, an Individual Time Trial and a Criterium. It is a 4-day/4-stage race that covers approximately 350 miles. The annual event is sponsored by the city of Redlands.

Riding school bus <=SEP=> A riding school bus is a group of schoolchildren supervised by one or more adults, riding pedal cycles along a set route, picking kids up at "bus stops" along the way until they all arrive at school.  Riding school buses are similar to walking bus programs. Like a traditional bus, riding school buses (also known as RSBs) have a fixed route with designated "bus stops" and "pick up times" in which they pick up children.

San Francisco Bicycle Coalition <=SEP=> The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition (SFBC) is a California 501(c)(4) nonprofit public-benefit corporation established to "transform San Francisco's streets and neighborhoods into more livable and safe places by promoting the bicycle for everyday transportation."  Founded in 1971, dormant through much of the 1980s, and re-founded in 1990, the SFBC in 2011 has a dues-paying membership of over 12,000 and is considered to be one of the most influential membership-based advocacy organizations in San Francisco.

Schwinn Bicycle Company <=SEP=> The Schwinn Bicycle Company was founded by German-born mechanical engineer Ignaz Schwinn (1860–1945) in Chicago in 1895. It became the dominant manufacturer of American bicycles through most of the 20th century and today, after declaring bankruptcy in 1992, it is a sub-brand of Pacific Cycle, owned by the multi-national conglomerate, Dorel Industries.

Self-funded health care <=SEP=> Self-funded health care also known as Administrative Services Only (ASO) is a self insurance arrangement whereby an employer provides health or disability benefits to employees with its own funds. This is different from fully insured plans  where the employer contracts an insurance company to cover the employees and dependents. In self-funded health care, the employer assumes the direct risk for payment of the claims for benefits.

Social determinants of health in poverty <=SEP=> The social determinants of health in poverty describe the factors that affect impoverished populations’ health and health inequality. Inequalities in health stem from the conditions of people's lives, including living conditions, work environment, age, and other social factors, and how these affect people's ability to respond to illness. These conditions are also shaped by political, social, and economic structures.

Social security <=SEP=> Social security is a concept enshrined in Article 22 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states:Everyone, as a member of society, has the right to social security and is entitled to realization, through national effort and international co-operation and in accordance with the organization and resources of each State, of the economic, social and cultural rights indispensable for his dignity and the free development of his personality.In simple terms, the signatories agree that society in which a person lives should help them to develop and to make the most of all the advantages (culture, work, social welfare) which are offered to them in the country.Social security may also refer to the action programs of government intended to promote the welfare of the population through assistance measures guaranteeing access to sufficient resources for food and shelter and to promote health and well-being for the population at large and potentially vulnerable segments such as children, the elderly, the sick and the unemployed.

Stationary bicycle <=SEP=> A stationary bicycle (also known as exercise bicycle, exercise bike, or exercycle) is a device with saddle, pedals, and some form of handlebars arranged as on a bicycle, but used as exercise equipment rather than transportation. An exercise bicycle is usually a special-purpose exercise machine resembling a bicycle without true wheels, but it is also possible to adapt an ordinary bicycle for stationary exercise by placing it on bicycle rollers or a trainer.

Tom Zirbel <=SEP=> Tom Zirbel (born October 30, 1978) is an American road bicycle racing cyclist from Clear Lake, Iowa, riding for Optum-Kelly Benefit Strategies. He rode for Priority Health from 2006 to 2009.

Tour of Elk Grove <=SEP=> The Tour of Elk Grove was an annual bicycle race held in Elk Grove Village, IL in the United States. First staged in 2006, the race covered more than 277 kilometers (172 Miles) and took place over three days. The event featured 16 professional and amateur races along with performances by local bands following the races.

United States House Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules <=SEP=> The Subcommittee on Health Care, Benefits and Administrative Rules is a standing committee within the United States House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Jurisdiction includes the Census Bureau, the National Archives and Records Administration, health care, and the District of Columbia.

Universal health care <=SEP=> Universal health care, sometimes referred to as universal health coverage, universal coverage, or universal care, usually refers to a health care system which provides health care and financial protection to all citizens of a particular country. It is organized around providing a specified package of benefits to all members of a society with the end goal of providing financial risk protection, improved access to health services, and improved health outcomes.

Utility cycling <=SEP=> Utility cycling encompasses any cycling done simply as a means of transport rather than as a sport or leisure activity. It is the original and most common type of cycling in the world.

Veterans Health Administration <=SEP=> The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the component of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) led by the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health that implements the medical assistance program of the VA through the administration and operation of numerous VA Medical Centers (VAMC), Outpatient Clinics (OPC), Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC), and VA Community Living Centers (VA Nursing Home) Programs.The VHA is distinct from the U.S.

Vélo'v <=SEP=> Vélo'v is a bicycle sharing system run by the city of Lyon, France, in conjunction with the advertising company JCDecaux. The relationship with JCDecaux allows the city to provide the service on a cost neutral basis for the city, and at very low cost to users, in return for providing exclusive advertising access on bus shelters and the like. The primary aim is to reduce vehicle traffic within the city.

Welfare <=SEP=> Welfare is the provision of a minimal level of well-being and social support for all citizens, sometimes referred to as public aid. In most developed countries welfare is largely provided by the government, and to a lesser extent, charities, informal social groups, religious groups, and inter-governmental organizations.The welfare state expands on this concept to include services such as universal healthcare and unemployment insurance.

White Spot / Delta Road Race <=SEP=> The White Spot / Delta Road Race is an elite women's professional one-day road bicycle race held in Canada and is currently rated by the UCI as a 1.2 race.

Wide outside lane <=SEP=> A wide outside lane (WOL) or wide curb lane (WCL) is an outermost lane of a roadway that is wide enough to be safely shared side by side by a bicycle and a wider motor vehicle at the same time.  The terms are used by cyclists and bicycle transportation planners in the United States. Generally, the minimum-width standard for a WOL in the US is 14 feet (4.3 m).

Women's Health (magazine) <=SEP=> Women's Health, published by Rodale in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, is a magazine focusing on health, nutrition, fitness, sex, and lifestyle. It is published 10 times a year in the United States and has a circulation of 1.5 million readers.

Women's cycling in Australia <=SEP=> Women's cycling was controversial during the 1890s in Australia.  The issue was discussed in several periodicals of the era including the Bulletin.  There was a question of whether women should be allowed to ride bicycles in the first place, an issue settled in 1895 of yes.