

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is still applicable and runs through March 31.
The OEP applies to:
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield’s 5-star HMO plans allow Medicare members to qualify for the 5-star SEP. The Medicare 5-Star SEP runs from December 8, 2021 to November 30, 2022, which gives members almost an entire year to make the switch from a lower-rated plan to one of our 5-star HMO plans. This applies to the following Excellus BCBS Medicare plans:
For your Medicare-eligible clients that may reside in regions where our HMO plans are not currently offered, they may be able to join or switch MA plans under other special circumstances that also qualify as SEPs, such as:
View a comprehensive list of SEPs and associated details, requirements, and timelines below.
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