Are members locked into a MedAdvantage plan for a certain period of time?
A. Yes, most people will be required to stay with the same plan for one year. For people currently on Medicare, the Annual Election Period (AEP) is November 15 to December 31. During this time, enroll in a MedAdvantage plan and your coverage will start January 1. If you are already on a Medicare Advantage PPO, HMO or PFFS plan you can still switch to a MedAdvantage plan, or cancel your plan, during this time. If you are currently on a Medicare Advantage plan you also have an Open Enrollment Period (OEP) from January 1 to March 31. During this time you can switch Medicare Advantage plans or cancel your plan and go back to Original Medicare Part A and B. Once you enroll in our plan it is effective until January 1 of the following year. Your next opportunity to change or enroll comes on November 15 each year for a January 1 effective date. Q.
