Medicare Nation

Hey Medicare Nation! htpps://www.TheMedicareNation.com   Today, I'm going to speak with you about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. CMS...Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new regulation that began January 1, 2019. Under 42 CFR 422.62(a)(3)....CMS published the following: During the MA OEP, MA plan enrolles may enroll in another MA plan or disenroll from their MA plan and return to Original Medicare. Individuals may make only one election during the MA OEP. Who can use the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period? 1. Individuals enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans as of January 1. 2. New Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in an Medicare Advantage plan during their Initial enrollment into Medicare       a. The month of entitlement to Part A and Part B up until the last day of the 3rd month...after the month of their entitlement to Part A and Part B. Can Medicare Advantage beneficiaries add or drop their Part D coverage during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Pe