If you already have a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and want to switch coverage, you have 2 enrollment periods each year to make the change.
Let’s explore your options for switching Medicare Advantage plans.
If you already have a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and want to switch coverage, you have 2 enrollment periods each year to make the change.
Let’s explore your options for switching Medicare Advantage plans.
Key points
All Medicare members have 2 enrollment periods each year to make changes to their existing Medicare plan:1
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period, also known as Annual Election Period (AEP), takes place each year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7.
During this time, you can:
Note: All changes made during the Open Enrollment Period start Jan. 1 the following year.
The
During this time, you can:
Note: All changes made during MA OEP start the first day of the following month after the request is received.
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No. If you want to switch your MA plan outside of the usual Medicare enrollment periods, you must qualify for a
A Special Enrollment Period (SEP) is your chance to make changes to your MA plan when certain events happen in your life.
Qualifying life events can include:
The length of your SEP can vary based on your qualifying life event. Generally, your SEP will last 2–3 months, depending on when the qualifying event happens.
Note: If you enrolled in a MA plan during your
Everyone has different health needs. If you’re thinking about switching your MA plan, take some time to research and compare
Yes. You can make this switch during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period and the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period.
You only have certain times throughout the year to change your Part D plan. For more info, check out
No. If you’re enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or an MA plan, your plan will renew automatically. Check out these details about
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