Medicare Advantage
(Part C) Eligibility and Enrollment
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How can I join a Medicare Advantage plan?
Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) offer both Part A and Part B coverage (also known as Original Medicare).1 This can include dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage, as well as no-cost extras.
To enroll, you must:
Be eligible for Medicare
Be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B (you can check this by referring to your red, white and blue Medicare card) and continue to pay your monthly Part B premium
Live within the plan’s service area (which is usually based on the county you live in–not the state)
Once you are enrolled, the private company supporting your Medicare plan (like HealthSpring) will set up your benefits. You do not lose your Original Medicare.
When can I sign up?
If you are eligible for Medicare Advantage, you can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). This is from October 15 - December 7, each year.
If you are about to turn 65 years old, you can enroll in the Initial Enrollment Period. This period is 3 months before your birthday and 3 months after your birthday.
Can I switch Medicare Advantage plans?
You can make changes to your Medicare Advantage (MA) plan during the following periods every year:
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP):
From October 15 - December 7, you can leave your MA plan and switch to another MA plan or Original Medicare with the option of enrolling in a standalone Prescription Drug Plan (PDP). You can change plans as many times as you’d like up until the December 7 deadline. Your new coverage will start January 1 of the next year.
MA Open Enrollment Period:
From January 1 - March 31, you can leave your MA plan and switch to another MA plan or switch back to Original Medicare with the option of enrolling in a standalone PDP, if needed. You can only make one change to your MA plan during this period. Your new coverage will begin the first of the month after you make the switch.
If you need to change your MA plan outside of these standard periods, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you meet certain criteria, such as moving outside your plan's coverage area, retiring, and more. To confirm if you're eligible for an SEP, contact us.
How do I enroll in Medicare Advantage (Part C)?
There are several ways to easily enroll. You can sign up online, call, fax or mail us. Before you begin, be sure to review our Pre-Enrollment Disclaimers to better understand the process.
I Want to Enroll Online
Finding the right plan can be easy with HealthSpring’s online enrollment. You can compare and choose one that best fits your needs.
Medicare beneficiaries may also enroll in HealthSpring Medicare Plans through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare Online Enrollment Center.
I Want to Enroll by Phone
You can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan by calling us toll-free and talking with one of our licensed health agents.
TTY toll-free 711
8 a.m. – 8 p.m., 7 days a week, October 1 – March 31, and Monday – Friday, April 1 – September 30
You can use our chat messenger on weekends from April 1 - September 30.
I Want to Enroll by Mail or Fax
Using our
HealthSpring
Medicare E&E Team
P.O. Box 239
Nashville, TN 37202
Fax: 1-877-818-8163
1Not all Medicare Advantage Plans include Part D prescription coverage.
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