Special Enrollment Period for people affected by Hurricane Sandy

Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) · published Nov 20, 2012

The 2013 annual Open Enrollment Period (or Annual Election Period – AEP) continues for a few more weeks through December 7th. During the 2013 Open Enrollment Period, you can join, change, or drop your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan coverage. After December 7th, most people will only have a limited opportunity to change their 2013 coverage and are “locked in” to their plan until next year’s 2014 Open Enrollment Period.

However, if you were affected by Hurricane Sandy, you may be entitled to an extended 2013 annual Open Enrollment Period.

If you are a Medicare beneficiary who was affected by Hurricane Sandy and you need more time to complete your 2013 Medicare plan enrollment, please telephone Medicare at 1-800-633-4227 and speak with a Medicare representative for more information.