How does moving to a new state affect my Medicare enrollment timeline?
Answered by 5 licensed agents
If you are enrolled in a Medigap plan, in most cases you do not need to change. However, you may decide to do so if you can get a lower premium.
Answered by Joseph Bachmeier on March 25, 2025
Agent Licensed in PA, DE, FL & MD, NC, NJ & SC
Answered by Diane Andree on April 1, 2025
Agent Licensed in NY
If you don't notify your plan before you move, you have the month you move and 2 months after (3 months total) to change plans. If you notify your plan before you move, you have the month before, the month of, and 2 months after (4 months total) to make a change.
Plans vary greatly by service area, so don't be surprised if you have different benefits, including maximum out-of-pocket, deductibles, co-pays, and co-insurance. Extra benefits may also differ from area to area.
Be advised that some counties with low populations don't have MA plans, so adding a supplement and a PDP may be your only option. Medicare Supplement SEPs are similar but exclude the month before a move. You can join a Medicare Supplement plan the month you move and up to 2 months after. Guaranteed issue is available ONLY if there is no MA plan available in your new service area.
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Answered by Cynthia Nakaya on March 27, 2025
Agent Licensed in CA, AZ, CO, GA, MO & TX
Answered by Steve Houchens on April 2, 2025
Agent Licensed in KY & TN
If a person misses the SEP window, a person may have to wait until the next Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7) to make changes, which could leave that person without certain coverage for a period of time.
Answered by Louis Diez on March 31, 2025
Broker Licensed in NY
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