Abstract: Systems and methods are described for providing consumers with access to the discounted rates for health care procedures provided by dentists, primary care physicians, specialist physicians and facilities. Fee information for contracted providers is stored in a database and is accessible to consumers via an online interface. Dentists or health care providers can receive payment from a customer's pre-funded account in exchange for health/dental services provided to a customer, through the use of a health/dental care card. The card is issued to the customer by a health plan organization and is linked to a pre-funded account for that customer. The health care provider is under contract with the organization to offer a predetermined fee structure for covered services.

Abstract: A shade for attachment to a child carrier between a foot portion of the child carrier and a canopy portion of the child carrier includes a first cuff adapted to receive the foot portion of the child carrier and secure the shade to the foot portion; an edge located opposite to the first cuff and adapted to secure to the canopy portion of the child carrier; and a cover extending between the first cuff and the edge, wherein the cover defines opposed first and second sides. Other embodiments of the shade, and methods for its use, are described herein.