Medicare - Bishop
As an Independent Medicare Insurance Agent and Broker, I can assist with helping you understand your rights, entitlements and options to best suit your medical and prescription needs.
Avoiding penalties creating a customized plan and helping you understand the differences between supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, prescription drug plans and all the other ancillary options that are offered is our top priority.
Each year we help our clients understand the changes and help enroll into the best suitable options based on your medical needs and or budget.
Understanding the timing options and periods is also a critical component to making sure you have all your ducks in a row.
| Enrollment Period | MA Options | PDP Options |
|---|---|---|
| MA Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP) / Part D Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) | Enroll | Enroll |
| Annual Election Period (AEP) (Oct. 12-Dec. 7) | Enroll, Disenroll, Change Plans | Enroll, Disenroll, Change Plans |
| MA Open Enrollment Period (OEP) (Jan. 1-Mar. 31 and for individuals choosing an MA plan during their ICEP, the month of entitlement to Part A and Part B through the last day of the 3rd month of entitlement) | Disenroll from an MA or MA-PD plan and return to Original Medicare, Change MA Plans, change Part D option under MA plan (change from MA to MA-PD or MA-PD to MA) | After disenrolling from an MA or MA-PD plan, may enroll in a PDP |
| Special Election Period (SEP) | Under most SEPs beneficiaries can enroll, disenroll or change plans, however under some SEPs beneficiary options are limited. | Under most SEPs beneficiaries can enroll, disenroll or change plans, however under some SEPs beneficiary options are limited |
| Open Enrollment Period for Institutionalized Individuals (OEPI) | Enroll, Disenroll, Change Plans | Enroll in a PDP, disenroll from a PDP and enroll in another PDP or MAPD |
Quick access to additional resources:
Download, fill and sign your Scope of Appointment Confirmation Form and submit you completed form here.
Visit Medicare’s website for more information about Medicare plans and enrollment.