Making Changes to Your Medicare Coverage

During your annual enrollment period

During the annual enrollment period existing Medicare beneficiaries can:

• Enroll in or change a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
• Enroll in or change a Medicare Advantage plan (Medicare Part C)

The annual enrollment period takes place:

• Each year beginning October 15 and ending December 7.
• Coverage begins January 1 of the following year.

During the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period

During the Medicare Advantage open enrollment period, you can:

• Disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan
• Enroll in another Medicare Advantage plan, with or without Part D prescription drug coverage

Or, you can enroll in Original Medicare and, if needed, a stand-alone Part D prescription drug plan.

The MA OEP takes place:

• Each year from January 1 to March 31.
• Changes are effective the first of the month after you submit the request.

During a special enrollment period

During your special enrollment period, you can:

• Enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
• Enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan

You may qualify for a special enrollment period if:

There are other special situations that may qualify for an SEP. Contact the Social Security Administration for details.

How to contact Social Security

If you need to contact the Social Security Administration, use the following information:

You can also apply for Medicare using the Social Security Administration’s online form.