Frequently Asked Questions about Moving and Medicare Part D

Feb, 12 2023 — Yes. If you use a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to change Medicare drug plans during the year, you will find that both the total retail value of your drug purchases and the total value of your out-of-pocket spending (TrOOP) transfer to your new Part D plan.

Jul, 03 2023 — The Special Election Period (SEP) for "Change of Residence" is available when the beneficiary is moving out of his/her Medicare plan's service area. Question:  What is the timing of this S . . .

Jul, 11 2023 — If you use a Special Enrollment Period to change Medicare Part D drug plans during the year, your drug purchase history moves with you to your new Medicare plan. So if you are in the Donut Hole and move to another Part D plan, most likely you will still be in the Donut Hole.

Jun, 12 2023 — To avoid the Part D Late-Enrollment Penalty (LEP) simply enroll in a new Medicare Part D plan (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MAPD) in your new area or region.  You will not incur the premium pe . . .

Apr, 09 2023 — Maybe. If you are able to change or transfer to another Medicare Advantage plan offered by the same company during the plan year, you may be able to transfer the amount that you have spent for your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage toward your new plan's MOOP limit.

Jul, 07 2023 — Yes, in most cases.  When you move out of your Medicare Part D (PDP) or Medicare Advantage (MA or MAPD) plan's service area, you are granted a Special Enrollment Period to join another Medicare . . .

Mar, 13 2022 — Not exactly.  Some Medicare plan providers (such as Aetna) are considered to be “national”, meaning that these companies offer stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans in a . . .

May, 31 2023 — No need to wait - you can enroll now into a new Medicare plan.  Most people are not allowed to change Medicare Part D prescription drug or Medicare Advantage plans outside of the annual Open E . . .