Question: I plan to move from Miami to New Orleans next month and I don't want to get a penalty for being without a Medicare plan. What is the Special Enrollment Period when moving outside of my current Medicare Advantage plan's service area? Answer:
The Special Election Period (or SEP) for "Change of Residence" becomes available when the beneficiary is moving out of his/her Medicare plan's service area,
What is the timing of th...
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Question: We just moved from North Carolina to Florida and our Medicare plan was cancelled because of our relocation. Can we enroll back into our same Medicare plan now (July) or do we have to wait until November/December? Answer:
No need to wait - you can enroll now into a new Medicare plan. Most people are not allowed to change Medicare Part D prescription drug or Medicare Advantage plans outside of the annual Ope...
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Question: Is there any danger if I use the 5-star Special Enrollment Period? Answer: Maybe. There can be a danger depending on what type of plan you currently have and what type of plan you are choosing (read more below).
You can switch to a 5-star Medicare Advantage-only plan, a 5...
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Question: Where can I learn about which special enrollment periods are available Answer: See blog: http://www.q1medicare.com/q1group/Blog.php?blog=Medicare-Part-D-Special-Enrollment-Periods-(SEP)&blog_id=74. It explains many of the more common Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) su...
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