You can change your Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7 each year. Changes take effect January 1. You can also change during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) from January 1 to March 31. Special Enrollment Periods are available for qualifying events.
Key Points
- AEP: October 15 - December 7 — change Medicare Advantage plans
- MA OEP: January 1 - March 31 — switch Medicare Advantage plans or return to Original Medicare
- Special Enrollment Periods: available for qualifying events
- Changes during AEP take effect January 1
- An independent agent can help you evaluate your options during each enrollment period