Annual Enrollment
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) takes place October 15 to December 7 and is available to all MA and Part D eligible beneficiaries as well as those who are joining the Medicare program. It is the Annual season for beneficiaries to switch plans without a penalty. (It is often referred to as "Open Enrollment".
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During the Annual Enrollment Period:
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Beneficiaries may add or drop MA and/or drug coverage, or return to Original Medicare
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No action is needed if the beneficiary chooses to keep his/her current plan. She/he should check for any benefit changes under the plan
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Beneficiaries may make more than one enrollment choice during the Annual Election Period, but the last one made prior to the end of the Annual Election Period, as determined by the date the plan or marketing representative receives the completed enrollment form, will be the election that takes effect
