A Medicare Advantage service area is the geographic area where a plan is available. If you move outside the plan's service area, you can disenroll from the plan and enroll in a new plan using a Special Enrollment Period. Service areas are typically defined by county.
Key Points
- Service area: geographic area where a Medicare Advantage plan is available
- Defined by county
- Moving outside service area: triggers a Special Enrollment Period
- Can enroll in a new plan after moving
- An independent agent can help you find plans in your new area