MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT  by Gail K. Kachnycz 

     Open Enrollment for Medicare begins October 15, 2025 and ends December 7, 2025. There are quite a few options, and health insurance "Advantage Plans" will be flooding the TV with ads. Of course, they will try to convince you that their plan is the best for you. However, unbiased information and assistance is available through PA MEDI. An appointment is needed, so make contact early to arrange a time to see a counselor.  PA MEDI was introduced on A Map Through the Valley last October, so here is the link to that post which includes more information and the phone number to call.

Post: PA MEDI Explains Plans 

Here is a link to the Medicare website that lists information about Open Enrollment. I find government websites can be "Too Much Information" but it is the official website so no bias to promote an Advantage Plan

Medicare Website: Joining a Plan

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RECIPE: SPAGHETTI SQUASH

RECIPE: SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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Image: Roasted Spaghetti Squash by Gail K. Kachnycz

RECIPE: ROASTED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

     Fall is the time for squash. I like spaghetti squash because it is a veggie alternative to pasta, lower in calories, and gluten free (if that is a concern). The easiest way to cook it to free up the strands inside is to roast it, cut side down. Remember the "4's" that is, 400 degrees F for 40 minutes. I consulted an online cooking site, delish.com, for the particulars. For example, the safest way to cut through the rind, how to season it, and how to check that the squash is cooked but not overdone. Here's the link:

dlish.com cooking spaghetti squash

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