Member Newsletters

Issue 29, Summer 2024 Jump into summer, and this issue, for a refreshing take on berries – you might be surprised at all of their health benefits.  We also offer some good advice for addressing a common, but sometimes embarrassing issue.  And don’t forget to take a look at all of our new, upcoming class options – there’s something for everyone!
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Issue 28, Spring 2024 What’s so great about Baby Boomers? A whole lot. In this issue you’ll meet Ed Corpus, the Arts Council for Monterey County grant recipient is creating a collections of portraits titled “Boomers of Monterey County”. You’ll also meet the team of healthcare professionals who are here to support you. And, we’ll talk about how we can help you get the care you need, when you need it.
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Issue 27, Winter 2024 Happy New Year! Welcome new enrollees and welcome back returning members. We are excited and honored that you have entrusted Aspire Health Plan with your health and wellbeing. We are proud to provide your healthcare coverage and are committed to helping you get the most out of your plan benefits so you can get the most out of life.
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Issue 26, Fall 2023 Cheers to 10 Years! We are celebrating 10 years of caring for our friends and neighbors in Monterey County by inspiring every individual to live their best life! We want to extend our sincerest thanks to all of you. Aspire Health is here to inspire transformation in the community with a focus on access to quality health care, community wellness, and our local systems of health-related providers and services. Thank you for your trust in Aspire Health.
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Issue 25, Summer 2023 Hello Summer! It’s a great time to get back into the habit of healthy movement. Learn how people who live longer, healthier lives owe part of their wellness to what Blue Zones calls “moving naturally”. In this issue you’ll learn some easy ways to add natural movement into your routine, including taking advantage of your fitness benefit at some of the best swimming pools in the county.
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Issue 24, Spring 2023 New member, or established, this issue has something for you. From a new members’ guide to getting care, to an explanation of the Inflation Reduction Act (and how you could save money). Or, take a mini vacation in Nicoya, Costa Rica. Learn the importance of “plan de vida” and how Nicoyans are living longer, better.
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Issue 23, Winter 2023 Welcome 2023! Make this a year of healthy resolutions that are easy to keep. This issue of the Aspire Advocate includes healthy habit hacks, introduces you to our team, and provides lots of fun activities to start your year.
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Issue 22, Fall 2022 We have exciting benefit enhancements for our members in 2023. Lower maximum out of pocket on all three plans means healthcare savings for our members.
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Issue 21, Summer 2022 Hello summer! This summer, take small steps towards a big goal – living longer, better. Check out our newest Advocate packed with important health and wellness topics and details on a Balance Summer series and our NEW member portal.
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Issue 20, Spring 2022 Laughter really is the best medicine. Amusement and pleasant surprises, and the laughter they can trigger, add texture to the fabric of daily life.
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Issue 19, Winter 2022 Happy New Year! Aspire Health Plan gives you control of your health and we hope 2022 is a healthy year and that you maintain your vitality by accessing all the benefits Aspire has to offer.
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Issue 18, Fall 2021 Member JoEllen Davis Chooses Happy – and you can too! As we explore the connection between happiness and good health, Aspire member JoEllen (Jody) Davis embodies what it means to “Choose Happy”. Staying connected, getting involved, eating healthy, and being active are just some of the ways Jody focuses on happiness.
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Issue 17, Summer 2021 A “Choose Happy” checkup. Our members, staff, and community are all choosing happy this year! Learn how Choose Happy participants are reporting finding happiness in both ordinary and extraordinary ways.
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Issue 16, Spring 2021 “Choose Happy” in 2021 . . because healthy starts with happy. After a challenging year, it’s time to bring happiness and positivity back into our lives in 2021. We recently launched the “Choose Happy” program, and we are asking our members, our team, and the greater community to join us.
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Issue 15, Winter 2021 2020 was a year for the record books, and we have all been challenged to one degree or another. Our goal is to support your well-being with the kind of care and expertise you value and trust. As we look to a brighter future, we hopethis issue helps empower your wellness journey.
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Issue 14, Fall 2020 Since 2014, Aspire Health Plan has served our community. In this issue find out what is the same and what is changing in our 2021 Medicare Advantage plans. We’re also helping you understand whether a flu shot is a good idea this year, and just for fun, we share some laughs, and some book recommendation.
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Issue 13, Summer 2020 Over the past three months our day-to-day lives have changed dramatically. Through it all, we have learned about the incredible resiliency of the human spirit, and, we’ve been reminded of the power of patience, of humor, of kindness. This issue uncovers how our members have been able to tap into their resilience, find the positive side of change, and stay well
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Issue 12, Spring 2020 Starting to get a little antsy from “sheltering-in-place”? This issue includes important information about COVID-19 scams, updates for diabetic members and great distractions like new book recommendations. Check out our fun social isolation busters – virtual sing-a-long anyone?
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Issue 11, Winter 2020 Happy New Year! Let’s start 2020 with a vision on how to live our best lives. From accessing your new pharmacy benefit to attending a Blue Zone purpose workshop (who doesn’t want to add up to 7 years to their life), to finding your next good book, this issue is full of useful information. Launch the new year by taking care of your whole-health.
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Issue 10, Fall 2019 Fall is here, and with it comes crisp autumn air, pumpkin spice everything, and so many reasons to be thankful. In our fall issue we remind you of the best way to avoid the flu, introduce you to our new 2020 pharmacy benefit partner, invite you to participate in upcoming member events, and more!
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Issue 9, Summer 2019 In this issue read about Aspire member, and renowned ocean chemist, Peter Brewer’s fascinating journey from small town England to receiving highest honors for his work, from the Chinese government; learn tips for travelling with medication this summer; meet our new member ambassadors; and more.
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Issue 8, Spring 2019 The healthcare leaders of this county are embarking on a community-wide approach to well-being. It’s called the Blue Zone Project, using secrets discovered in the original Blue Zones to live longer and better. Aspire is excited to share the details of this project in this latest issue.
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Issue 7, Winter 2019 We are celebrating 5 years of providing Medicare Advantage to Monterey County. We have you to thank for that. With this in mind we are covering a number of topics in this edition that we hope you will find informative and helpful as we go into 2019.
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Issue 6, Fall 2018 The Medicare Advantage annual election period (open enrollment) is upon us again. Take time to review the ANOC and the minor changes to your benefits for 2019. Look into our new benefits we have added too. If you have questions, give us a call. We know you have Medicare options, so thanks for entrusting us with your health.
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Issue 5, Summer 2018 This issue is filled with helpful tips and important information for your ongoing health and wellness. Take a few minutes to read about our stars outreach and why we do it, how to avoid hospital readmission, and the wonderful community resources available to you.
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Issue 4, Spring 2018 As a member of a Medicare Advantage Plan like Aspire, you, as a consumer have many protections. We contract with the federal government to provide your Medicare coverage. It’s through this contract that Aspire Health Plan commits to providing quality healthcare with the overall mission of keeping you healthy.
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Issue 3, Winter 2018 One of the most important reasons to join a health plan like Aspire is that it gives you control of your health and wellness future. Aspire gives you an advantage in this, by offering you a wide range of resources to assist you. We do this because we know it helps to maintain a healthy you.
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Issue 2, Fall 2017 This Fall issue is packed with valuable plan information, information on preventive screenings, ways to better enjoy the holidays, and a dash of fun. We also encourage you to access the health and wellness programs, like our new Community Connections classes — all with the goal of enhancing your mind, body, and spirit.
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Issue 1, Summer 2017 Introducing the first issue of Aspire Health Plan’s newsletter, the Aspire Advocate. At Aspire, our goal is providing you the best healthcare experience possible. We know many of you want to be actively engaged in your healthcare experience. You will also read how to avoid telephone scams, learn about some of our educational classes, and navigate common pharmacy questions easily
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