I moved to a new address that isn't in my plan's service area.
What can I do?
Switch to a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
When can I do this?
If you tell your plan before you move, your chance to switch plans begins the month before the month you move and continues for 2 full months after you move.
If you tell your plan after you move, your chance to switch plans begins the month you tell your plan, plus 2 more full months.
I moved to a new address that’s still in my plan's service area, but I have a new plan options in my new location.
What can I do?
Switch to a new Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
When can I do this?
If you tell your plan before you move, your chance to switch plans begins the month before the month you move and continues for 2 full months after you move.
If you tell your plan after you move, your chance to switch plans begins the month you tell your plan, plus 2 more full months.
I moved back to the U.S. after living outside the country.
What can I do?
Join a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
When can I do this?
Your chance to join lasts for 2 full months after the month you move back to the U.S.
I just moved into, currently live in, or just moved out of an institution (like a skilled nursing facility or long-term care hospital).
What can I do?
- Join a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
- Switch from your current plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
- Drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and return to Original Medicare .
- Drop your Medicare prescription drug coverage.
When can I do this?
Your chance to join, switch, or drop coverage lasts as long as you live in the institution and for 2 full months after the month you leave the institution.
I'm released from jail.
What can I do?
Join a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan.
When can I do this?
Your chance to join lasts for 2 full months after the month you're released from jail.