From Pennsylvania Health Law Project Recent changes to the Medicaid benefit package will allow more beneficiaries to obtain dentures. In undoing his predecessor’s Healthy PA initiative, Governor Wolf simplified Medicaid expansion and enacted a new Adult Benefit Package. The Adult Benefit Package, which went into effect in April, replaced three different benefit…
“One Set Per Lifetime” Dentures Limit Reset
Recipe of the Week: Sesame Noodles
From Everyday Health SERVINGS: 8 | TOTAL TIME: 21 min Ingredients 1 pounds pasta, spaghetti, 100% whole wheat 1/2 cup(s) soy sauce, less sodium 2 tablespoon oil, sesame 2 tablespoon oil, canola 2 tablespoon vinegar, rice wine or lime juice 1 1/2 teaspoon pepper, red, crushed 1 bunch(es) scallion(s) (green onions) sliced…
CareGivers America enters Berks County!!
CareGivers America is a regional provider of Non-Medical Home Care, Home Health, Medical Staffing, and Private Duty Nursing Services. Presently we have 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania covering 25 plus counties. We are opening our 15th branch office in Reading, PA. CGA is recruiting for a Care Coordinator/Branch Manager in Berks…
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment 2015
From The Pennsylvania Department of Aging Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment will begin on Thursday, October 15. This is when Medicare beneficiaries can choose, switch, add or drop their health and prescription plan coverage. The open enrollment period is scheduled to end Monday, December 7. Health and prescription plans change from year…
Recipe of the Week: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
From Everyday Health Ingredients • 1 box rigatoni (1 lb.) • 4 packets 100% Butternut Squash Green Giant Veggie Blend-Ins • ½ cup low sodium chicken stock • ½ cup reduced fat milk • ½ cup grated white cheddar cheese • 2 tbl. shredded parmesan cheese • Pinch of salt…
10 Tips to Help You De-Stress
From Everyday Health, by Madeline Vann, MPH | Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH • Socialize Spending time with friends and family who give you a sense of belonging, purpose, and fun may provide all the stress relief you need. • Laugh Laughter really is the best medicine.…
Recipe of the Week: Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
From Everyday Health Ingredients 2 cup(s) oats, rolled, not quick-cooking 1/2 cup(s) flour, whole-wheat pastry* 1/2 cup(s) flour, all-purpose 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup(s) tahini (sesame seed paste)** 4 tablespoon butter, unsalted cold, cut into pieces 2/3 cup(s) sugar, granulated 2/3 cup(s) sugar, brown,…
Hospital Patients to Receive Notice of Observation Status
From Marshall, Parker, & Weber, LLC Elder Attorney A new federal law will require hospitals to notify patients of their status as outpatients. H.R. 876 Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility (NOTICE) Act was signed into law by President Obama on August 6, 2015. Outpatient status limits…
Recipe of the Week: Portobello “Philly Cheesesteak” Sandwich
From Everyday Health Love the yummy goodness of a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, but hate that it undoubtedly means calorie overload? Here’s a recipe that gives you that same great taste for far less fat and calories. The secret here is that this recipe is actually vegetarian-friendly – delicious Portobello mushrooms, which are…
8 Ways to Clean Your Home Easily
You Don’t Need Hours to Have a Clean Home With so many responsibilities competing for your attention, it’s no wonder housework sometimes gets pushed to the bottom of your to-do list. But a messy house can be more than just an eyesore — it can be bad for your health.…
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