What are the challenges faced by rural women farmers?
The constraints that are common to all family farmers, are often exacerbated for rural women, because restrictive socio-cultural norms on women's roles in the household and in public life limit their ability to make decisions and seize opportunities.
How can women contribute to the development of family farms?
If women have the same access as men to productive resources, support services, technologies and loans, they can contribute to improving the agricultural productivity of family farms, engage in profitable processing and marketing activities, and increase their voice in household and community decisions.
Does Medicare cover my spouse if I turn 62?
Once you turn 62 (and if you paid at least 10 years of Medicare taxes), your spouse will then be able to receive premium-free Part A. *You must be married for at least one year before an older spouse can be eligible for Medicare based on your work record. Do other parts of Medicare cover spouses?
Can a non-working spouse receive Medicare?
A non-working spouse’s eligibility to receive Medicare depends largely on the age of both that person and their partner. All of the following scenarios assume the non-working spouse has not paid Medicare taxes for 40 quarters (ten years) in their lifetime.
Why is there a lack of access to healthcare in rural areas?
Rural populations are more likely to have to travel long distances to access healthcare services, particularly subspecialist services. This can be a significant burden in terms of travel time, cost, and time away from the workplace. In addition, the lack of reliable transportation is a barrier to care.
Do women have access to healthcare?
With the Affordable Care Act (ACA) now in place, most women in the U.S. have guaranteed access to health coverage (Appendix 2); more than 7 million working-age women have gained insurance since the implementation of the law.
Why are women underserved in healthcare?
Underserved women are those who are unable to obtain quality health care by virtue of barriers created by poverty, cultural differences, race or ethnicity, geography, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other factors that contribute to health care inequities.
How does Medicare define rural?
Its classification of "rural" consists of all territory, population, and housing units located outside of UAs and UCs. The definition of rural being applied for public policy and research purposes needs to be spelled out clearly and justified (WWAMI, 2002).
What is the most important issue in women's health?
Heart Disease. Heart disease is the leading killer of both men and women. In women, the condition is responsible for about 29% of deaths, reports the CDC.
Do women have to pay more for healthcare?
Today, because of the ACA, most women can get coverage without worrying that they will be charged more for insurance than men, be assured that their insurance provides them with no-cost coverage for a wide range of recommended preventive services, and coverage for critical services for women such as maternity care.
What are the major health issues in rural areas?
Contagious, infectious and waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea, amoebiasis, typhoid, infectious hepatitis, worm infestations, measles, malaria, tuberculosis, whooping cough, respiratory infections, pneumonia and reproductive tract infections dominate the morbidity pattern, especially in rural areas.
How does poverty affect women's health?
Health care costs lead to financial insecurity. Women—especially those in low-wage jobs without schedule flexibility—may not be able to take time off to receive medical care and may lack paid sick time. They will suffer financial losses—or lose their job—if they miss work for medical treatment or illness.
Is there gender bias in healthcare?
Gender bias in healthcare is widespread. Patients, doctors, researchers, and administrators can all hold biased views about gender. These views affect how the healthcare system works and have a serious impact on health outcomes. Gender bias is a preference for one gender over another.
What qualifies as rural?
Rural is defined as all population, housing, and territory not included within an urbanized area or urban cluster.
How do you know if you live in a rural area?
Starting in 1910, the current population threshold of 2,500 or more was adopted to define urban as any population, housing, or territory in an incorporated place. All other areas outside of incorporated places were considered rural.
What percentage of patients who live in rural areas lack basic health care access?
Rural communities throughout the United States lack access to health care. While only 14 percent of Americans—almost 46 million people—live in rural areas, rural communities represent nearly two-thirds of primary care health professional shortage areas (HPSAs) in the country.
How long does a non-working spouse have to pay Medicare?
All of the following scenarios assume the non-working spouse has not paid Medicare taxes for 40 quarters (ten years) in their lifetime.
How long do you have to be married to get Medicare?
*You must be married for at least one year before an older spouse can be eligible for Medicare based on your work record.
What are the benefits of Medicare Advantage?
Some Medicare Advantage plans may also offer additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage and coverage for dental, vision and hearing care. To learn more about Medicare Advantage plans for you and your spouse, call to speak with a licensed insurance agent today.
Can a non-working person get Medicare based on their spouse's work history?
Can a non-working person become eligible for Medicare based on their spouse’s work history? Yes, although the following restrictions may apply.
Can a spouse get Medicare if they are not on their own?
While there are of course some exceptions and special circumstances that apply, Medicare can and does provide coverage for the spouse of a beneficiary, even if that person does not qualify for Medicare on their own.
Do other parts of Medicare cover spouses?
Can a non-working spouse also become eligible for other types of Medicare coverage?
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The constraints that are common to all family farmers, are often exacerbated for rural women, because restrictive socio-cultural norms on women's roles in the household and in public life limit their ability to make decisions and seize opportunities.
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What is farm work?
For one, farms and what goes on within them are often seen as ‘the work place’, a domain or area that is spatially and socially distinct from ‘the home’ . The farm is the place where production (preferably for the market) occurs (and where incomes are earned), separate from the place where consumption happens. Second, the farm is also the place that is labeled and seen as ‘public’, in implicit contrast to the ‘private’ location of home and family.
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DIY Farm Women
Farmer Women: A real-life, no BS group for females in the row crop industry! If you are a hands-on, tractor-driving, crop-farming lady (or interested in becoming one), this group is a great resource!
Farm Wife Relief Groups
Farm Wife Support Group: This group is for women who farm and/or are married to a farmer. Their cover photo says, “Awhh your husband works 40 hours a week…that’s cute.”
General Female Ag-Related Groups
Homesteading and Living Simply on Our Farms : This is for you if you’re looking for a place to find and share ideas and tips for simplifying your life.
Mom Life on the Farm
Moms of Midwest Family Farming ( Midwest Family Farming ): This group is the perfect place to pose your mom and farm-mom questions, such as “How much dirt is it safe for my child to consume?” (I can’t be the only one who has wondered!)
