Protect Yourself!
Never give out personal information to anyone who makes an incoming call
TO YOU
. Any official or legitimate business or organization will not call you and ask
for things such as your date of birth, social security number or address. Do not give
identity thieves or scammers a way to hurt you financially or have access to your
computer unknowingly.
Beware of Unwanted Dental!
We have received calls from many of you, stating that you received a bill for a new dental plan that was offered as a "rider" on their UnitedHealthcare Advantage plan.
A rider, by definition, is an optional plan that you may add to your existing health and prescription drug plan, for an additional premium. It is supposed to be your choice whether or not you elect to add this rider, and pay the monthly premium.
The complaints we are hearing are that people on existing UHC Advantage plans are being automatically enrolled in the new $43/month Platinum (PPO) Dental plan, and being sent a bill for it. Some people have said that they are just not going to pay the bill, and hopefully it will go away. IF you have received a bill, we strongly advise you to call the customer service number on the back of your card and cancel the rider.
Please look on your new UnitedHealthcare card and see if it says Platinum Dental toward the bottom. If you did not want the Dental turned on, this needs to be canceled.
If you have received a bill for a dental rider you didn't request or enroll in, please call UnitedHealthcare's Customer Service at
1-800-950-9355.
Final Expense Insurance
(Burial Insurance)
Final expense insurance is designed to cover the bills that your loved ones will face after your death. These costs will include medical bills and funeral expenses. Final expense insurance is also known as burial insurance. Unfortunately, even bare-bones funerals can cost thousands of dollars. The ins and outs of insurance policies can get tricky. Here's what you need to know about final expense insurance.
It's a good idea to assume around $10,000 for funeral expenses. But don't forget to take into account whether you will want a catered party after the service. Or perhaps a trip abroad to scatter your ashes. Maybe you'll end up leaving big bills behind. If situations like these sound like your situation, you may want to consider springing for final expense insurance. Additionally, it's probably best not to count on the lump sum death payment from Social Security to pick up the slack. It's only $255.
The Bottom line is if you don't want your family saddled with your funeral expenses, a Final Expense Insurance policy may be right for you. Ask your Bridlewood agent to run a Final Expense quote for you and see if this would work with your budget. 858-395-9120
Events in Southern California
Shell-ebrate Our Loggerhead Seaturtle's 5th Anniversary at Birch Aquarium!
Jan 11-12 11:00 AM - 3:00PM
Price: Included with Admission
A story of survival and perseverance has inspired thousands of guests and millions of people
around the world! We are celebrating our Loggerhead’s fifth anniversary at Birch Aquarium
with a sea turtle-filled weekend of crafts, sea turtle science, and family-friendly activities.
San Diego Restaurant Week
Jan 19 - Jan 26, 2020
The Annual San Diego Restaurant Week returns Sunday, January 19 through Sunday,
January 26 for a delicious dining experience! With more than 180 participating restaurants
offering prix-fixe menu options throughout San Diego County, you’re sure to find the perfect
place to satisfy any craving.
More Information »
Gray Whale Migration Winter/Spring 2020
Newport Landing
Price: $13-$17
Over 20,000 gray whales migrate annually from the summer feeding grounds in the Bering
Sea, to the winter grounds of the Baja California lagoons, and back again, along the Southern
California coast.
More Information »
Borrego Springs Film Festival
Jan 16 - Jan 20, 2020
Price: $10 - $125
One huge theater, one big screen, and endless community enthusiasm, it's a winning combo.
The Borrego Springs Film Festival is a young and popular Southern California juried film
festival in the categories of narrative, documentary, animation, Latino, and short films.
More Information »
Cozy Winter Recipe
Spanish Rice Bake
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can canned tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Ready in: 1 hr
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
-
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat and
transfer beef to a large pot over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper,
tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and
ground black pepper.
-
Let this simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, then transport this to a 2-
quart casserole dish. Press down firmly and sprinkle with the shredded Cheddar
cheese.
-
Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted
and bubbly. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 350 calories; 19.1 g fat; 24.9 g carbohydrates; 18.5 g protein; 67 mg cholesterol;
604 mg sodium.
View Full Recipe »
