2010 Medicare “Open Enrollment Period” (OEP) ends on March 31, 2010.

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In a nutshell, your clients can complete one switch during OEP. They can switch medical for medical, or medical plus drugs for medical plus drugs..

CLIENTS CANNOT MAKE A STAND-ALONE DRUG FOR STAND-ALONE DRUG CHANGE (PDP TO PDP).

If your clients do not currently have drug coverage, they will be unable to pick up drug coverage in OEP (unless they have a special election). Make sure these folks pick up their drug coverage before Jan. 1! Without current drug coverage, they will only be eligible for MA Only plans.

Make your enrollment applications process smoothly
As all plan changes during OEP must be "like-plan switches", it is important to note on the Medicare Advantage application what coverage your client currently has. There are two questions that address this current coverage. These questions are worded "Do you have any health insurance/drug coverage other than Medicare [note: this refers to Original Medicare], such as private insurance, Worker's Comp, TRICARE or Veterans benefits?" This is where you list other Medicare Advantage or PDP information. APPLICATIONS THAT COME THROUGH WITHOUT ANY CURRENT DRUG INFORMATION WILL BE UNABLE TO ELECT DRUG COVERAGE DURING OEP (unless they have a SEP).

Medicare Advantage business can be submitted to us by fax, and we will electronically submit for you. Apps must be legible and completely filled out. Please fax your apps to us one app per fax. Our fax number is 303-996-6228.