What is the time frame for the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and what actions are allowed?

What is the time frame for the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and what actions are allowed?

• A. Oct 15 through Dec 7; enroll, switch, or disenroll MA or PDP
• B. Jan 1 through Mar 31; switch between MA plans
• C. June 1 through Aug 31; change to Original Medicare
• D. Dec 1 through Dec 31; enroll in PDP only

Answer: (A)

During the Annual Enrollment Period you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan for the next year. The window runs from October 15 through December 7. Within this time you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or a PDP, switch from one MA plan to another, or disenroll from MA and return to Original Medicare (with or without Part D). Any changes you make take effect January 1 of the following year.

During the Annual Enrollment Period you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan for the next year. The window runs from October 15 through December 7. Within this time you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or a PDP, switch from one MA plan to another, or disenroll from MA and return to Original Medicare (with or without Part D). Any changes you make take effect January 1 of the following year.