Can I change my MAPD during OEP if changed during AEP?

 

No, if you changed your Medicare Advantage plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), you generally cannot make another change during the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Medicare Advantage plans (January 1 - March 31).

The AEP offers the most flexibility for switching between Medicare Advantage plans or returning to Original Medicare. The OEP is a secondary window with limited circumstances for changing your Medicare Advantage plan.

Here's a breakdown of the enrollment periods:

• Annual Enrollment Period (AEP): This runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this period, you can generally make any changes to your Medicare coverage, including:
• Switching between Medicare Advantage plans
• Dropping your Medicare Advantage plan and returning to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D prescription drug plan)
• Enrolling in a new Part D plan (if you have Original Medicare)
• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (OEP): This runs from January 1 to March 31 each year. However, during this period, you can typically only make changes to your current Medicare Advantage plan, such as:
• Switching to a different Medicare Advantage plan offered by the same company
• Dropping your Medicare Advantage plan and returning to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D prescription drug plan) (Adding a standalone Part D plan is not allowed during OEP
• To explore available plans in your state, visit medicare.gov or contact your local Medicaid office. You may also Click Here and a licensed skilled agent will be in contact to answer any questions you may have.