November 2024 The Five Star Times
Pumpkin Carving & Costume Contest Recap! Arlington:
Pumpkin Carving & Costume Contest Recap!
Fairfax:
Pumpkin Carving Contest Winners!
Arlington -
1st: Lily Hopkins 2nd: Brian Poveromo 3rd: Nancy Mosier
Fairfax -
1st: Hilda Palma 2nd: Milagros Villalobos 3rd: Antonisha Grayson
Costume Contest Winners! 1. 2. 3.
Arlington -
1st: Catherine Mcewan 2nd: Jacob Hernandez 3rd: Jason Cucalon
Fairfax -
1st: Milagros Villalobos 2nd: Gerardo Merino 3rd: Daniel Olivia
Mental Health Tip!
How to Manage Stress During the Holidays
1.Set Realistic Expectations -
Be Flexible: Plans may change, and that’s okay. Adapt and embrace whatever comes your way. a. 2.Budget Your Time - Plan Ahead: Make a schedule for shopping, cooking, and social events. Prioritize what’s most important to you. a. 3.Practice Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques - Take Breaks: Step away from the festivities or responsibilities when feeling overwhelmed. a. 4.Be Grateful - Focus on the Positive: Practice gratitude by acknowledging what you have rather than focusing on what’s missing or stressful. a. 5.Don’t Abandon Self-Care - Take Time for Yourself: Amid holiday obligations, carve out moments for personal care and relaxation. a.
Thanksgiving Safety 1.Food Safety -
Cook to the right temperature: Ensure the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165 Degrees F to kill any harmful bacteria. a. Avoid cross-contamination: Keep raw meat and poultry away from ready-to-eat foods, wash hands, and sanitize surfaces. b. 2.Fire Safety - Stay in the kitchen: Never leave food unattended while it’s cooking, especially if frying or grilling. a. Have a fire extinguisher handy: Ensure it’s rated for grease fires, and know how to use it. b. 3.Kitchen Safety - Watch for small children: Keep them out of the kitchen or away from hot surfaces, knives, and appliances. a. Be cautious with sharp utensils: Cut away from yourself, and store knives safely when not in use. b. 4.Travel Safety - Don’t drink and drive: Have a designated driver if alcohol is part of your celebration. a. 5.Decorations and Candle Safety - Place candles safely: If using real candles, keep them out of reach of children and pets and away from flammable decorations like dried flowers or leaves. a.
Recipe of the Month: Thanksgiving Edition!
Maple Bacon Green Beans
Ingredients:
Directions:
1.
In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 inch water. Place beans in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a low boil; steam, covered, until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon crisp; drain. Stir cranberries, syrup, salt, pepper and if desired, bourbon into onion mixture. Add beans; heat through, tossing to combine.
3 cups cut fresh green beans Large onion, chopped 4 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon bourbon, optional
2.
November Birthdays
1 Andrea Gadsden Kitchen 1 John Ristau Tennis 3 John Portillo Golf
5 Kalyn Shoop Marketing/Membership 6 Omar Espinosa Carballo Greens - FFX 7 Britney Walker Restaurant 8 Benjamin Fenton Golf 8 Vilma Solis Restaurant - FFX 9 Tyler Tucker Golf - FFX 10 Ernest Mercado Kitchen 11 Gladys Ferrufino Kitchen 11 Walter Tufic Guzman House 12 Damond Dodoo Restaurant 13 Alba Palencia Restaurant 14 Vener Fernandez Security 14 Michael Palamara House - FFX 17 Guido Paucar Greens 17 Sean Thorpe Kitchen 18 Lien Dao Administration 18 Edward Navarro Golf 18 Maria Rodriguez Restaurants 20 Joey Neary Golf - FFX 21 Alec Allmon Tennis 22 Hywet Kumelachw Restaurant 22 Aurora Gutierrez Kitchen 22 Luis Gonzales Restaurants 22 Chakree Malaisrie Kitchen 23 Gabriela Parraga Kitchen 23 Trevor Pickard Golf 26 Nicholas Agcaoili Restaurant - FFX 26 Luis Maldonado Restaurant 27 Guzman, Martha Kitchen - FFX 27 Andrew Halmrast Greens - FFX
October Birthday Raffle Winner
Jairo Mena!
Come to HR to receive your prize!
SAVE THE DATE
2024 Holiday Employee Party
When: December 9th Where: Arlington Clubhouse Theme: Centennial Prom
Benefits Information:
If you have an Ameritas secure member account, you can download the Ameritas Benefits app to easily search for providers, view dental benefits and processed claims, and access ID cards once benefits become effective. Download the Ameritas Benefits App
Available for iOS and Android
FEATURES
Find a dentist in your area.
Quickly access all your ID cards*.
Access your benefit information*.
View deductible and maximum benefit usage.
View and download EOBs.
Opt-in to paperless delivery.
Download the Ameritas Benefits app today. Log in with the same user ID and password you use for your secure member account.
*Additional access includes vision and LASIK benefit information when applicable.
Ameritas, the bison design, “fulfilling life” are service marks or registered service marks of Ameritas Life, affiliate Ameritas Holding Company or Ameritas Mutual Holding Company. © 2024 Ameritas Mutual Holding Company. GR 8079 8-24
Easily Manage Your Dental Benefits Here’s what you can do now to get the most from your plan.
Create your secure online member account today
Member account to-do list:
Print out or save your ID card to your smartphone
Go online
1
Visit ameritas.com/sign-in and select ‘Member Sign In’ under ‘Dental, Vision & Hearing.’
2
Register
Review your plan details including maximum benefit, deductible amounts and your remaining benefits
Under first-time users, select ‘Register Now’ and complete the form. Log into your new account and complete the verification process.
3
Authenticate
Check if your current provider is part of the Ameritas Dental Network
Provide the personal information used at enrollment including name, date of birth and ZIP Code. Mark if you are the insured member and enter your member ID. Due to HIPAA regulations, only the primary member/policyholder has full account access. Learn more about access levels. Go paperless. Sign up to receive your explanation of benefits (EOB) statements online. To receive electronic EOBs instead of paper statements, select the go paperless option once you are logged in or when setting up your member account.
Locate your claims status page so you can see how benefits are calculated and payments are processed
Additional plan benefits found in your secure member account
Additional savings Ameritas offers money-saving discounts to help with hearing, prescription and eyewear expenses. These savings arrangements are not insurance and are available to Ameritas plan members at no additional cost to the plan premium. Access savings cards using the QR code or through your secure account at ameritas.com.
Worldwide support AXA Assistance helps find a provider and schedule an appointment if you have a dental or vision emergency while traveling outside the U.S. Save these numbers: 866-662-2731 (toll free) and 312-935-3727 (collect).
Watch this short video to learn more about navigating your secure member account.
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Evaluate your potential out-of-pocket costs • Located in your secure member account, the dental cost estimator lets you compare estimated procedure charges based on ZIP Code. You can search estimates for both in-network and out-of-network providers. • Ask your dentist to submit a pretreatment estimate for any dental work you consider expensive. Then Ameritas will let you know the amount insurance will cover so you can budget for the remainder. The pretreatment estimate is based on your plan benefits and submitted claims.
Save money
Average dentist charges
You can use your dental benefits with any provider. The thing to consider is out-of-network dentists will charge you their regular rates, whereas Ameritas network providers have agreed to charge you 25-50% less. After your plan benefits are applied, you pay the remaining balance.
$1,535
Find out if your dentist is in the network
Visit ameritas.com, Find a Health Provider, to find a new dentist or see if your current provider is in the Ameritas Dental Network. For a list of providers that allow you to use your in-network benefits in Mexico, select Find a Contracted Provider in Mexico.
$674
$228
$82
Filling (Type 2)
Crown (Type 3)
Nominate your dentist
Out-of-network
In-network
If your dentist is not in the network already, just go to ameritas.com, search for “nominate a provider” and complete the online form.
For illustrative purposes only. Allowance and cost estimates are specific to ZIP Code 605XXX. The initial cost without insurance has been estimated. Actual charges may vary.
Here to help
For plan information any time, visit ameritas.com and sign in to your secure member account. Or download the Ameritas Benefits app available for iOS and Android. Log in with the same user ID and password you use for your secure member account. If you have questions about your plan benefits, use the chat feature located in your secure member account or
call the Ameritas customer connections team. Claims, benefit and provider network questions: group@ameritas.com I 800-487-5553 Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - Midnight (CST) Friday, 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (CST)
This is not a certificate of insurance or guarantee of coverage. Plan designs may not be available in all areas and are subject to individual state regulations. This piece is not for use in New Mexico. This information is provided by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. (Ameritas Life). Dental, vision and hearing care products (9000 Rev. 03-16 for Group and 9000 Rev. 10-22 for Individual, dates may vary by state) are issued by Ameritas Life. The Dental and Vision Networks are not available in RI. In Texas, our dental network and plans are referred to as the Ameritas Dental Network. For WV residents, view the access plan as required by the Health Benefit Plan Network Access and Adequacy Act. Ameritas, the bison design and “fulfilling life” are service marks or registered service marks of Ameritas Life, affiliate Ameritas Holding Company or Ameritas Mutual Holding Company. © 2024 Ameritas Mutual Holding Company.
800-776-9446 ameritas.com
Trivia of the month!
At 11 months, how much do I weigh?
A) 67 lbs B) 91 lbs C) 72 lbs D) 59 lbs
“I weigh 72 lbs! (C)”
Trivia Winner!
Linda Martinez!
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