Provencale chicken This simple yet flavorful recipe is a nod to French-country cuisine. It’s packed with protein and comes together incredibly quickly — perfect for a weeknight dinner. Ingredients 4 (6-ounce) bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned 2 teaspoons dried basil 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup diced [...]
Quick sausage and zucchini soup This quick and easy soup will help keep you and your family warm on those cool autumn nights. While the recipe calls for orzo, experiment with different pastas, depending on what you have in your pantry. 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage 1 medium onion, chopped 1 [...]
New for members, dependents: Online chat You have questions. We have answers. Let’s chat! MESSA members and their covered dependents can now connect with our member service specialists through online chat during our regular business hours — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For members, simply log into your MyMESSA [...]
MESSA resources to keep your mind and body healthy COVID-19 has disrupted the structure and routine of daily life, and it has taken a toll on MESSA members and their families. While life as we knew it won’t return any time soon, there are ways to cope with this new way of life [...]
Photo credit: Gisgie Davila Gendreau/MESSA Strawberry oatmeal bars This healthier spin on oatmeal bars is a delicious way to incorporate fruit into snack time. 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats ¾ cup white whole wheat flour ⅓ cup light brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon kosher salt 6 tablespoons butter or coconut oil, melted 2 cups diced strawberries, divided 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon [...]
Essential savings: New plan now available for bargaining MESSA is introducing a new medical plan that can help members save money. Essentials by MESSA is a low-deductible ($375 for individuals and $750 for families) medical and prescription plan. The plan can reduce the amount taken out of members’ paychecks for health coverage, while [...]
Help at home - Grant Summers' story Teacher says son’s home infusion is comfortable and convenient When the school bell rings at 7:30 each morning, you’ll find Grant Summers in his seat, ready for another day of class. He is the typical middle school tween: he enjoys school, sports and hanging out [...]
