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Who Can Join?

You can generally join if

you live in the service area of the plan you want to join. In Medicare Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) Plans, the service area is also usually where you get services from the plan. Contact the plan to get more information about its service area.
you have Medicare Part A and Part B. However, if you are already in a Medicare Advantage Plan and have only Part B, you may stay in your plan.
you don't have End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant), except as explained under Can I keep my Medigap (Medicare Supplement Insurance) policy if I join a Medicare Advantage Plan (like an HMO or PPO)? .

You have a chance to switch plans each year between November 15 and December 31. In certain situations, you may be able to switch plans at other times (see When can I join a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan available in my area? ). For more information about joining and switching plans, see How to Join and Switch Medicare Plans.

Visit www.medicare.gov on the web or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get help learning about and comparing plans in your area. TTY users should call 1-877-486-2048.

(Primary Source: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Medicare and You Handbook 2007. This content may have been added upon by Q1Group LLC to include further examples, explanations, and links.)

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