Open Enrollment Period (October 15 Through December 7)
The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is October 15 through December 7 each year.
During the OEP, you can:
Enroll or disenroll from a Medicare Advantage (MA/MAPD) plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)
Change your MA/MAPD plan or PDP
Return to Original Medicare
Elections made during this time take effect January 1 of the following year.
No action is required during the OEP if you‘re satisfied with your current coverage. Your plan automatically renews unless it is being discontinued.
Note: To disenroll from an MA/MAPD plan or a PDP, contact your insurance carrier directly. If you do this, the plan will end on December 31.
Consider Whether You Need to Call Us During Open Enrollment
Please call us at 1-866-322-2824 (TTY: 711) or shop on the website if any of the following reasons to call Via Benefits apply to you, and you are considering changing your plan:
Significant change in health status.
Significant increase in premiums.
Your out-of-pocket costs have increased for your current medications.
You've moved to a new state or ZIP Code.
Your plan has been canceled.
Your primary care physician is no longer included in your plan's network.
MA/MAPD plans and PDPs often change from one year to the next. Even if you've been satisfied with your plan, and you don't expect to change it, it may be a good idea to sign in to Via Benefits and ensure you're still in the right plan for your evolving needs.