Many Medicare beneficiaries are surprised to learn that there are more enrollment periods than just the Annual Election Period from October 15th - December 7th. If you are currently enrolled in Medicare coverage that you are considering changing sooner than later, this is the episode for you!

Sources for today's episode:

Part D costs moving if you move plans: https://q1medicare.com/faq/FAQ.php?faq=Will-Part-D-TrOOP-transfer-if-I-switch-plans-midyr&faq_id=369

Medicare Special Enrollment Periods: https://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/joining-a-health-or-drug-plan/special-circumstances-special-enrollment-periods

Medicare Advantage costs if you change plans: https://q1medicare.com/faq/FAQ.php?faq=Will-MOOP-transfer-if-I-switch-Medicare-Advantage&faq_id=609

States with unique Medigap underwriting rules: https://www.medicareresources.org/medicare-eligibility-and-enrollment/the-birthday-rule-a-gift-to-medigap-enrollees/

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