Core Insights - Alignment Health Plan has expanded access to bilingual primary care for Medicare-eligible adults in Maricopa and Pima counties through a partnership with Suvida Healthcare, effective October 1, 2025 [1][2] - The partnership aims to create health equity for Spanish-speaking members, addressing cultural and social realities to improve access and medication adherence [2][3] - Suvida Healthcare's model focuses on holistic, bilingual care that meets the needs of the growing Hispanic demographic in Arizona, which comprises nearly one-third of the state's population [2][4] Company Initiatives - Alignment Health has invested in culturally tailored solutions, including the el ÚNICO plan designed specifically for Hispanic seniors, offering bilingual services and benefits [3][4] - The collaboration with Suvida Healthcare aims to reduce barriers to healthcare access for Hispanic seniors, with one in five seniors reporting they skip care due to cultural and language obstacles [4] Service Expansion - Members enrolled in specific Alignment plans can access Suvida's primary care providers and neighborhood centers in Phoenix and Tucson, with additional access starting January 1, 2026, for the new Alignment Health Heart & Diabetes AZPlus plan [5] - Alignment's Arizona HMO contract has received a 4-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for 2026, indicating above-average performance [6] Market Reach - The annual enrollment period for Medicare runs from October 15 to December 7, allowing seniors to select or change health plans for the upcoming year, with Alignment offering seven plans in Arizona for 2026, reaching over 1.06 million Medicare-eligible adults [7][13]