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PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS CAN PUT A HOLE IN YOUR WALLET!
Medicare mandates that every Medicare beneficiary have a Part D Prescription Drug Program (PDP). The two ways to acquire a PDP is either as a stand-alone, or teamed with a Medicare Supplement policy “built in” to a Medicare Advantage plan. If one is eligible for Medicare and does not have a Part D plan, a late enrollment penalty will be growing as the months pass. While Medicare mandates all beneficiaries have a Part D, there is no requirement to use your PDP for receiving prescriptions and no penalty if you don’t purchase your prescription through the Part D! Here at LTI, we encourage you to shop around for better pricing on your prescriptions. We regularly offer GoodRX.com for alternative pricing for generic prescriptions at big name pharmacy chains. We
have been researching and have found a good lower cost alternative source for brand-name drugs as well. If you are on a stand-alone PDP and are taking a brand drug or two, the $500-plus deductible and the 25% cost in the coverage gap are painful realities for your pocketbook. In some instances, purchasing your brand through another source may be a cost saver. Please contact our office at 805-646-6409 for more information on alternative pricing for brand drugs. Here at LTI we consult daily with our clients about their drug costs and are aware that, like so many other things, they cost more than ever. This may help.
SUDOKU
ONE-PAN CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS WITH EGG NOODLES
Ingredients
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3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, halved
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8 oz shallots, peeled and halved
3 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Salt and ground pepper 3 tbsp butter, divided
8 oz egg noodles
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
8 oz button mushrooms, trimmed
1. In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until browned, 7–9 minutes. Remove from heat, discard fat, and set aside. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Return pan to medium-high heat and melt 2 tbsp butter. Add chicken, skin-side down. Cook, turning a few times, for 10–12 minutes until browned. Transfer to a plate. 2. Place remaining 1 tbsp butter in pan to melt. Add mushrooms and shallots; cook 8–10 minutes. Add broth and cream; bring to a boil. Stir in noodles. 3. Add chicken (skin-side up), cover pan, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring once halfway through. Cook about 10–12 minutes. 4. Uncover and simmer until thickened. Stir in dill and top with bacon. Serve and enjoy! Directions
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