ZUCCHINI BEEF LASAGNA

1. Ready your zucchinis.

a. Zucchini’s shape allows you the choice of making a traditional, casserole-baked lasagna, or in the form of separated mini-lasagna pieces.

b. Wash and peel the zucchinis and then cut julienne slice lengthwise.

c. For mini-lasagna pieces cut each julienne slices into 3 equal pieces, otherwise keep whole.

d. You may lightly broil or grill the zucchini slices. Dry extra juices with towel paper, if you do.

e. Lightly sprinkle zucchini slices with salt. Set aside.

2. Make the filling.

a. Peel boiled tomatoes if you are not using canned ones.

b. Chop or finely dice onions, garlic cloves, boiled/canned tomatoes, chilli peppers, and mushrooms.

c. Lightly fry onions, garlic, and chilli in a skillet with a few tablespoons of olive oil for one minute.

d. Add tomatoes and mushrooms and keep frying for four more minutes.

e. Take out the veggies and cook ground beef with paprika in the same skillet.

f. When beef is fully browned, add back the veggies along with 3/4 cup chicken broth and 1 teaspoon each of thyme and basil, both in dried form.

g. Let the sauce simmer for 25 min over low heat.

4. Bake the lasagna.

a. Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat to the oven 375F.

b. Prepare a traditional lasagna tray by covering the paper with uncut, lengthwise julienne slices of the zucchini.

c. Spread the beef filling evenly over the zucchini as the next lasagna layer.

d. Alternately add 2 more layers each of zucchini and beef filling.

e. If you are making separate, mini-lasagna treats, finger-food style, keep each 6-layered lasagna sandwich separated on paper.

f. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on the top layer of the lasagna tray, whether full-tray lasagna or several separates.

g. Bake for 35 min. After taking it out of the oven, allow to rest for 10 min before serving.

Since our launch in 1991, LewerMark Student Insurance’s guiding principle has been ’Do the right thing’. Thirty years later, and with the second and third generations of Lewer family leadership now at the helm, this principle continues to drive us. We administer health insurance for international students because we believe those students and their institutions need better options—options that do right by the schools and students. We listen to our clients, adapt to their changing needs (and the changing times), and ultimately, help them protect the dreams and goals of our nation’s international student body. Similar to the K-12 schools we partner with, our level of service and care is holistic.

Client Advocacy

The cornerstone of LewerMark's commitment to student care is our Client Advocacy Team. No matter the benefits we offer, if the student can’t understand or access their benefits easily or can’t get questions answered or provider billing problems resolved, we haven’t brought the student any value. That’s why our team is available by phone or web chat to provide solutions. They make claims processing and payment, billing and enrollment, and program management a breeze for you, for your international office, and for your students.

“We have been working with LewerMark for more than seven years,” said Kim Fiala, Assistant to the Head of School and Registrar at Thomas Jefferson School. “The team is always professional, friendly, and helpful. Annual renewals are simple and easy to complete. The claims folks are always helpful and quick to resolve any issues that crop up. We really value their partnership.”

Simply put, we know you already have more than enough on your plate, so it’s our pleasure to handle the insurance administration duties for you. Speaking of insurance administration, have you ever tried to explain American health insurance to anyone? It’s confusing! The jargon can be intimidating, especially when it directly impacts both the student’s health and wallet. This is why our Client Advocacy Team hosts orientations for students and families. We’ll help navigate the complexities of the US healthcare system and even have a little fun while we’re at it—because we all know the topic of health insurance can be tedious.

Trusted Basics

Our approach is to cover all the expected basics by providing a robust PPO network and low out-of-pocket cost immunizations, annual health checkups, sports physicals and coverage, and tuberculosis testing, to name a few. “We’ve yet to find a company that can match LewerMark’s product and customer service,” said Gay Bennett, High School Vice Principal, and International Program Director at Linfield Christian School. “Truly, the personalized website, knowledgeable staff, and immediate response to questions set LewerMark apart from all the others. They are consistently outstanding and provide peace of mind to families that the medical needs of students will be met.”

Beyond Basics

Like we said earlier, we want to build better options for students — using the global benchmark for features and design. That’s why we don’t stop at the basics. We go beyond the expected coverage to provide care that is directly applicable to the needs of international students.

For example, LewerMark offers Interscholastic sports coverage. We know students in your schools like playing sports, — that it leads to a sense of community and builds character. So whether they hit it off with the tennis team or decide to kick it with the soccer team, we have the coverage that’s just right for them. They will be able to access care from anywhere, because we’ve brought telemedicine to international student care. We’ve partnered with Teladoc, the global leader in virtual care. They provide both general medical and complex care by web, phone, or mobile app. It is a convenient and affordable option that allows students to talk to a doctor who can diagnose, recommend treatment, and prescribe medication. But we didn’t stop there.

Adapting to Current Needs

Even further beyond the basics, we are constantly adapting to meet new needs. We listen to our clients and students, and explore new options and opportunities to provide a product that students will actually use.

After two years of quarantining, masking, and vaccinating, the coronavirus still hasn’t gone away. But we’re taking the panic out of the pandemic with a little common sense. COVID-19 treatment is covered under the LewerMark plan and medically necessary diagnostic testing is covered at no charge to your students.

The pandemic has also accelerated the concerning trend of emotional well-being among students, especially international students. Our plan offers outpatient and inpatient mental coverage if prevention and intervention methods at your school are not meeting your student’s needs.

We believe our commitment to meeting the unique and changing needs of international students is why we hear such positive comments from our clients, like this one from Joelle Williams, International Student Program Advisor at Grand Rapids Christian Schools: "The strong desire for both rigorous insurance coverage for our students and efficient and professional customer service—for both our students and us as program administrators—led us to LewerMark Student Insurance. From the very beginning of our involvement with LewerMark we have been truly impressed by their knowledge of the needs associated with working for students in the secondary education market, their attention to details their quick responses to our questions, and their genuine desire to see students well cared for. Our switch to LewerMark has so far been an excellent move!”

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