The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period - What Can You Do?
When is the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period?
- January 1 through March 31.
What can you do during this time?
- You can leave your current Medicare Advantage plan and switch to Original Medicare (Parts A and B)
- If you switch to Original Medicare, you can also join a Medicare prescription drug plan. Coverage begins the first day of the month after your enrollment form is received.
What can’t you do during this time?
- You can’t switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan, or switch from one Medicare Advantage to another.
- You can’t switch from one Medicare prescription drug plan to another.
- You can’t join, switch, or drop a MSA (Medical Savings Account) Plan
If you decide to switch back to Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you are eligible to apply for a Medicare Supplement plan.
Visit our Medicare Supplement Plans page for more information.