Devoted Health: Must read for Medicare election periods

Sell compliantly for the rest of the year

Selling well during this year’s AEP? Prepping for the upcoming OEP? Brush up on election period reminders to prepare for the months ahead.

• Agents can still register prospects for December 1 effective dates.
• If you have clients who get Extra Help, they can't use the LIS SEP from October to December.
• If you have clients with dual enrollment of Medicare and Medicaid, they cannot use the dual SEP from October to December.

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Prep for these upcoming election periods 

Special Enrollment Period (SEP)

This enrollment period encompasses 5-star plan switching, D-SNP quarterly changes, those new to Medicare, individuals affected by a disaster or other emergencies, and some others. Read the SEP guide

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Open Enrollment Period (OEP) – January 1 – March 31

OEP is available to all Medicare beneficiaries on Medicare Advantage or Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans. It allows them to select a different plan than they chose in AEP, or return to Original Medicare. Read the election guide

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General Election Period (GEP) – January 1 – March 31

GEP applies to beneficiaries who’ve missed their 7-month Initial Enrollment Period and don’t qualify for SEP. Read the election guide

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