How do I change my Medicare Part D drug plan?

To change Medicare plans you simply enroll in your newly-selected Medicare plan. Once your new enrollment is processed, Medicare will be notified of your new plan selection and notify your existing Medicare plan about your plan change.

Question: How to enroll into a Medicare plan?

You can enroll into a Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan by: (1) calling a Medicare representative at 1-800-Medicare, (2) visiting the Medicare.gov website, (3) contacting a local SHIP volunteer, (4) working with a local insurance agent representing your chosen plan, or (5) telephoning a Medicare plan Member Services or Customer Services representative. Question: When can you enroll into a new Medicare plan?

Generally speaking, you can only switch Medicare plans during the annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP or OEP) that runs each year from October 15th though December 7th.

You may also qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) allowing you to switch Medicare plans outside of the OEP.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can also use the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP) to switch or drop your Medicare Advantage plan. The MA-OEP begins on January 1st and continues through March 31st with changes to your Medicare Advantage plan taking effect the first day of the month following your plan change