The Berliners started Amyâs Kitchen, named for their daughter, with a frozen pot pie in 1987. The Petaluma-based company now employs nearly 1,600 people and sells about 140 vegetarian products, as well as Kosher, gluten-free and other special diet products.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) was approved to offer, effective Jan. 1, 2013, a Medicare Advantage preferred provider plan that offers improved health benefits for Medicare beneficiaries.
A Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) PPO plan, or a Preferred Provider Organization plan, is available through a private insurance company contracted with Medicare.PPO plans have their own network of doctors and hospitals.Individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage PPO plan are allowed to use out-of-network providers for covered services, but usually for a higher cost.PO plans have their own network of doctors and hospitals. Individuals enrolled in a Medicare Advantage PPO plan are allowed to use out-of-network providers for covered services, but usually for a higher cost.