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How to Save Money on Meat with Zaycon Foods

by Jim

Just had to put this out there. Zaycon foods is currently about to start their ground beef tour. I have mentioned this company last month sometime, but I wanted to bring it up again for those that wanted to take initiative and grab 40 lbs of the best ground beef out there. When I say they are the best, believe me they are the best. Don’t believe me do a google search about this company, you won’t find too many negative reviews.

Let’s talk a little about the meat.

The ground beef is 100% grown in the USA .
The beef cattle have a grass diet which is supplemented by grain after they reach approximately 700 lbs.
No chemicals, additives or water added to meat during processing.
93% lean and 7% fat!

All of this for $3.99 a pound. That is a phenomenal price! I know there are some of you out there that are all about organic, antibiotic-free, etc., but the simple fact is not everyone can afford this kind of food. I do consider myself in that crowd.

These reasons I gave are the majority of the reason I have been using Zaycon since 2011. But there is one other reason I love this company and that is their humble beginnings and how they grew since then. Last week they made Fox Business, watch the video and tell me what you think. Are you buying this season?

Insurance Company WIN!!!

by Ashley

Remember how I was fighting 2 separate insurance-related battles? The first was regarding coverage for a consultation with the Mayo Clinic (the consult was back in November!!!) I fought hard (aka: spent LOTS of time making calls back-and-forth between the Mayo Clinic and the insurance company), and in the end came up empty handed (translation: claim got denied and no coverage was granted).

My second “fight” was in relation to trying to get my prescription reimbursed (from back in December), when I’d had to pay out-of-pocket because we went back to Texas and I accidentally left my prescription in Arizona. (Side note: if you need a memory jog – I talked more in depth about these issues back in April – see here).

Well imagine my excitement when I came up VICTORIOUS on the second battle (re: prescription reimbursement).

I got this letter just last week:

Obviously they were VERY clear to let me know they are not responsible for MY mistakes (and I do admit that it was my mistake to forget my prescription). But, I’m thrilled that – after receiving one initial rejection – I did not give up! Remember? I called and talked to an agent and he told me exactly what to write and where to send the letter. I am so grateful!

When I first got the letter I was a little confused….it says they’ll reimburse me, but how does all that work out? But then a couple days later I received a separate letter containing a check for the $55.99 in question. Only 6 months after the out-of-pocket expense, but hey – I’ll take it!

That’s 1 point for a little perseverance! Win!! Thanks, Blue Cross Blue Shield!