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Do I qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period?

All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverage
Is there a way to get Medicare coverage outside the regular enrollment periods? Yes—and that's where a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) comes in. SEPs allow you to get covered if something happens or if you'd like to enroll in an MA plan outside the normal enrollment periods. Do you qualify for an SEP? Find out by answering these questions.
April 3, 2023
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Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act: FAQs for Medicare beneficiaries

All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverage, Understanding what Medicare covers
As 2023 gets underway, Medicare beneficiaries will have the opportunity to take advantage of new benefits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Passed in August of 2022, this landmark legislation makes significant changes to the Medicare program – lowering prescription drug costs, expanding benefits and making insulin more affordable. While many of the benefits of the IRA will roll out over the next several years, some went into effect on January 1, 2023.
January 30, 2023
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How to take charge of your health with preventive care

All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverage, Your Health and Wellness
If you live in Monterey County, the Aspire team wants you to learn how to take care of your health with preventive care.
September 26, 2022
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Understanding referrals and prior authorization

Understanding referrals and prior authorization

All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverage
We wanted to explain referrals and prior authorization – what they mean and how they apply to our Medicare Advantage plan members here in Monterey County.
July 19, 2022
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How Aspire Health’s Medicare Advantage plans help with hospital or SNF stays

All About Medicare, Making the most of your coverage
When staying in a SNF, it's good to know what kind of care you will receive and how Medicare can help you pay for it. We created this explanation to help people in Monterey County prepare.
June 20, 2022
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Four tips for choosing a primary care provider (PCP)

Making the most of your coverage, Your Health and Wellness
Most Medicare Advantage (MA) plans require that you choose a provider from their network which usually includes many different local providers. Keep the following tips in mind to help you identify the best PCP for your needs.
March 22, 2022
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