Medicare covers a lot more than most beneficiaries realize. But the program does a famously poor job of letting Pennsylvanians know what’s actually available. Here are the things Medicare covers that many Americans are clueless about. Obesity Behavioral Therapy For Medicare beneficiaries with a BMI of 30 or higher, Medicare covers up to 22 face-to-face…
Pennsylvanians are cool people. They love soft pretzels, talk about the weather a lot, and aren’t afraid to speak their minds. But even the nicest Pennsylvanians can get a little wild when they hit up Walmart. Whether you’re in Philly, Pittsburgh, or somewhere in the middle, you’ve probably seen some behavior that makes you go,…
Being an Idaho kid in the ‘70s meant fewer rules, more trust, and a lot more dirt under your fingernails. You came home when the porch light came on, you drank from the hose without fear, and you knew your neighbors by name. Let’s crank up the classic rock and explore everything that made being…
You know how your parents taught you to look people in the eye when you speak with them and ask questions about their lives? It turns out some of those manners that make you look like a total angel in the United States could come off as rude or awkward in certain other parts of…
Growing up in the 1970s meant kids lived by some pretty unique house rules. Life was simpler, technology wasn’t always around, and parents had their own ways of keeping their Florida household running smoothly. From dinner table manners to strict bedtimes, every ’70s kid remembers the guidelines they had to follow. Here’s a fun look…
Michelle Obama. Laura Bush. Hillary Clinton. Jill Biden. All former First Ladies. All still receiving federally guaranteed benefits that don’t expire. The list of lifetime perks that follow a former First Lady out of the White House is longer than most Americans realize. It’s been built up through the Former Presidents Act, the Former Presidents…
Baby boomers—the folks born between 1946 and 1964—have had a huge impact on Utah. They grew up in a totally different world, one filled with things that are now fading fast. Some of the baby boomer’s best traditions, habits, and everyday experiences are disappearing, and future generations might never know what they’re missing. So, we’re…
The way presidents relate to ordinary Americans has changed dramatically since the country was founded. There used to be a New Year’s reception where you could just walk into the White House and shake the president’s hand. There used to be Opening Day pitches and weekly press conferences and railroad tours through small towns. Many…
Nobody wants to be the neighbor everyone complains about. But sometimes, Texans don’t realize their habits are annoying the folks next door. Whether it’s blasting music at all hours, letting your dog turn someone else’s yard into a bathroom, or parking like the world revolves around you, there are plenty of ways to make enemies…
Have you ever dug through a jar of loose change hoping to strike it lucky? Plenty of people check their pennies, but nickels deserve attention too. Some rare nickels bring in hundreds, thousands, or even more at auction. If you inherited an old coin collection or keep a coffee can full of change, you might…
