Below mentioned are the types of the enrollment period, along with the instructions on what to do during this period:
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). This period starts 3 months prior to the month you will turn 65. It ends after 3 months you have turned 65. At this stage, you can sign up for a California Medicare Advantage Plan.
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). Also known as the Open Enrollment Period, it starts on the 15th of October and ends on the 7th of December. At this stage, you can either sign up for the plan, switch or leave your current plan.
Special Enrollment Period (SEP). This enrollment period depends on the personal circumstances of the beneficiaries, like if you move or lose insurance coverage. Check to determine if you qualify to modify your plan.
Open Enrollment Period. Jan 1 – Mar 31. If you’re enrolled in a California Medicare Advantage Plan, you can switch to a different Medicare Part-C Plan in Orange County, CA or switch to Original Medicare once during this time.
5-star Special Enrollment Period. Dec 8 – Nov 30. If a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 5-star plan is available in your area you can switch to the 5-star plan once during this period.
