Medicare Advantage

• I’ve been enrolled in the same Medicare Advantage plan for several years, but I want to look at other options. When can I make a change?
• Are covered benefits and cost-sharing requirements under Medicare Advantage plans the same? How can I compare?
• I just became eligible for Medicare and signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan. Can I switch plans during this year’s Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP)?
• I am enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, but have recently made plans to do some traveling throughout the United States. Will my plan provide the same coverage in all the states I visit?
• Can I receive extra benefits from a Medicare Advantage plan that I wouldn’t be able to get in traditional Medicare?
• Can I be charged a higher premium for Medicare Advantage plans if I have a pre-existing condition or if I smoke?
• I am enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, and I’m happy with my coverage. Do I need to do anything during the Medicare Annual Election Period?
• There are a lot of Medicare Advantage plan options in my area. How do I decide which plan is best for me?
• What is a Medicare Advantage plan? How does it differ from traditional Medicare?
• If I sign up for a Medicare Advantage plan during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, when will the coverage take effect?
• How can I find out if my doctor is in a Medicare Advantage plan network?