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Can I change my Medicare plan?
The short answer is, you are eligible to buy a new plan or change your Medicare supplement plan at any time. Unlike Medicare Advantage plans, there are no annual enrollment periods.
Is the best time to buy or change my Medicare plan is when I initially sign up for Medicare? Or can I swap plans at any time?
You also have guaranteed issue rights to buy a Medicare supplement plan.
Before asking “Can I change my Medigap plan?” you should compare Medigap costs.
Shop and compare Medigap costs
Ignore the hype. All Medicare supplement plans with the same letter are identical in every way except premium. Click the image below to shop and compare Medigap costs. Instant free quote.
When you pay more you don’t get more, you simply paid too much.
Which Medicare supplement plan is best?
Medicare supplement plans have standardized benefit structures. Once you pick a plan design that fits your needs, the only other consideration is can you find a plan to fit your budget?
How do I find the best rate for Medigap plan F?
The easiest way is to shop and compare online, but you probably will not see the best rates. Many Medigap carriers do not allow their rates to be published online.
How do you know plan F is best for you?
Did you know that almost 70% of Georgia seniors buy Medicare supplement plan F simply because that was the only plan that was explained?
If you wanted to buy a car, and the salesman only showed you 4 wheel drive SUV’s, would you be satisfied?
Most of my clients NEVER buy Medigap plan F. Do you know why?
Bob Vineyard and Georgia Medicare plans have access to rates from some of the lowest cost plans in Georgia. Ask for a personalized Medicare supplement quote.
Can I Drop my Medicare Advantage Plan Anytime?
To switch to a new Medicare Advantage Plan, simply join the plan you choose during one of the enrollment periods. You’ll be disenrolled automatically from your old plan when your new plan’s coverage begins.
Unless you have other drug coverage, you should carefully consider Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D). You may also want to consider a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy. Remember, you may only be able to switch at certain times of the year.
When are the Medicare Enrollment Periods?
January 1 to March 31 – General enrollment for Medicare Part B, for people who didn’t sign up when they were first eligible (this is also the general enrollment period for people who have to pay premiums for Medicare Part A and didn’t sign up when first eligible).
January 1 to March 31 – Medicare Advantage open enrollment period: People who already have Medicare Advantage can switch to Original Medicare (plus a Part D prescription drug plan) or to a different Medicare Advantage plan.
October 15 to December 7 – Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Part D.
Don’t disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan until you know for certain you can qualify for a Medigap plan.
Final notes
If you have Medigap plan F, you definitely should consider a change in your Medicare plan.
When you bought your Medigap plan, did you buy from Blue Cross, Mutual of Omaha or United Healthcare (AARP)? If so, you probably are paying too much.
Maybe you bought a Medicare Advantage plan. The low premium seemed like a good idea at the time. The REAL cost of an Advantage plan is how much you pay when you receive medical care.
Advantage plans are great until you use them.
Can I change my Medigap plan?
You decide.
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