So while my wife and I were driving around one recent Sunday afternoon, we heard an advertisement on the radio touting the benefits of HD — high-definition — radio. Then, a minute later, an ad recommended HD lasik surgery, and another touted a soon-to-be released DVD in HD.
Shows how behind the times I am — here I thought "HD" applied only to the new generation in television-screen technology. Apparently not!
Terri Gruca, WCCO-TV consumer reporter, told me about a new kind of gift card that is a sign of the times. It is a health care gift card.
Among the things it may be used for are: Co-pays at doctors’ offices and pharmacies; dental care, including braces and teeth whitening; vision care, including eye exams and prescription sunglasses; memberships at health clubs; and elective procedures, such as Lasik and cosmetic surgery.
Terri points out that there are some downsides to the card: The card itself costs $4.95, and $1.50 is deducted each month from the balance.
