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Most people can only switch their Part D plan during Medicare's Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 to December 7.
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Outside of this period, it is unlikely that you will be able to switch plans.
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However, you may qualify for a special enrollment period to change your Part D plan in certain situations at other times during the year.
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Additionally, you can switch into a five-star Part D or Medicare Advantage plan once any time of the year, except for the first week in December.
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In most cases, you can only make changes to your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage during Fall Open Enrollment (October 15 through December 7). Your new coverage begins January 1 of the following year.
Changing Part D plans - Medicare Interactive
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No, you can't switch Medicare Part D plans anytime, but you can make changes during Part D and Medicare Advantage open enrollments. During the open enrollment period, you can sign up for a Part D plan or switch from one Part D plan to another during the open enrollment period, and you may qualify for a special enrollment period to change your Part D plan in certain situations at other times during the year. You can also switch into a five-star Part D or Medicare Advantage plan once any time of the year, except for the first week in December.
Can I Change Medicare Part D Plans At Any Time? - AARP
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Find out when you can sign up for or change your Medicare coverage. This includes your Medicare Advantage Plan ( Part C) or Medicare drug coverage ( Part D ). Special circumstances (Special…
Sign up/change plans | Medicare
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Application Guidance. This page provides important information on the application process for Medicare prescription drug plans (PDPs, MA-PDs, Cost, EGWP, Direct, and PACE). Please use the Medicare Advantage link in…
Application Guidance | CMS
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