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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.

What to expect at a Medicare seminar or a one-on-one meeting

All About Medicare, Choosing a Medicare plan

We sat down with Susan Sanders, a health plan advisor here at Aspire Health plan, to ask her what to expect at a Medicare seminar or a one-on-one meeting and what you should bring.

money and medication

Understanding maximum-out-of-pocket (aka the MOOP)

All About Medicare, Comparing Medicare options

We explain the term maximum-out-of-pocket (MOOP) and what it means for Medicare beneficiaries based on what coverage you choose.

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.

Aspire Blog - How is a skilled nursing facility (SNF) different from a nursing home?

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.

How to avoid the Medicare Part D donut hole

All About Medicare, Managing your medications, Your Health and Wellness

We wanted to explain what the donut hole is, how it works and how you can avoid it to keep your medication costs as low as possible.

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