Open enrollment period from October 15 to December 7.Enroll, cancel, or switch to another Medicare Advantage plan with or without drug coverage (or add or cancel a drug). Open enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 and is the time each year when you can make changes to your coverage. Any changes you make during open enrollment will take effect on January 1 of next year (the plan must receive your enrollment request before the month of December). The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), also known as the Medicare Annual Choice Period and Medicare Open Enrollment Period, is a specific fall enrollment period that begins on October 31. During this time, beneficiaries can make changes to their current Medicare plan coverage.
All changes to the plan and benefits take effect on January 1.You can make changes to your coverage or sign up for a health care or prescription drug plan every year from October 15 to December 7.This period allows you to switch plans outside of the annual enrollment period. It's usually based on a life event. For example, if you move out of your plan's coverage area, or if you leave your job and lose your coverage, you may be eligible to change or enroll in a new plan.
