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.

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