2022 Lycoming Tioga MA Kit

Special Election Period (SEP) You can make changes to your Medicare Advantage coverage when certain events happen in your life. These chances to make changes are in addition to the regular enrollment periods that happen each year. There are rules about when you can make changes and the type of changes you can make based on your circumstances. Annual Election Period: Oct. 15 - Dec. 7 You can add or drop Part D prescription drug coverage, change to a Medicare Advantage plan, or change to Original Medicare. Your coverage will be e”ective Jan. 1. Open Enrollment Period: Jan. 1 - March 31 If you are on a Medicare Advantage plan, you can make one change to your coverage. You can add or drop Part D prescription drug coverage, change to a di”erent Medicare Advantage plan, or change to Original Medicare. Your coverage will be e”ective the first of the next month. Lock-in Period: April 1 - Oct. 14 Dec. 8 - Dec. 31 You cannot make a plan change during these times, unless you qualify for a Special Election Period (SEP) or have Medical Assistance (Medicaid) coverage. You can change your coverage every year 3 months before your birth month 3 months after your birth month Your birth month Enrollment timelines The first time you enroll in Medicare Advantage Initial coverage election period (ICEP): Most people get an ICEP when they turn 65 and enroll in Medicare Parts A & B. Below is a typical timeline of when you can enroll when turning 65. UPMC for Life has a contract with Medicare to provide HMO, HMO SNP, and PPO plans. The HMO SNP plans have a contract with the PA State Medical Assistance program. Enrollment in UPMC for Life depends on contract renewal. Y0069_221166_C Copyright 2021 UPMC Health Plan Inc. All rights reserved. 2022_MCBASICS_21MCID1914 (RT) 8/21/21 Medicare Basics 9