Open Enrollment Period (October 15 Through December 7)
The Open Enroll Period (OEP) is October 15 through December 7 each year.
During the OEP, you can:
Enroll in or disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP)
Change your Medicare Advantage plan or a 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 plans automatically renew unless your plan is being discontinued.
Note: To disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan or a PDP, contact your insurance carrier directly. If you do this, the plan will end 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 would like to consider 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.
Medicare Advantage 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 into Via Benefits and ensure you're still in the right plan for your evolving needs.