Medicare Advantage Enrollment in California
Medicare Advantage plans are offered by health insurance companies, such as Anthem. You can apply for a Medicare Advantage plan when you first become eligible for Medicare. There are also other times during the year when you can change your Medicare Advantage plan. For the most part, unless you are signing up for Medicare for the first time, Medicare Advantage enrollment periods fall at around the same time each year.
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period
Whether you’re joining a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time or want to make changes, to an existing Medicare Advantage plan, there are many things to keep in mind. You’ll need to know if you qualify for an enrollment period, when your benefits will start, and what happens if you don’t meet the deadlines.
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Dates to Consider
The table below shows you how to switch or apply for Medicare Advantage plans during different Medicare enrollment periods. If you are new to Medicare, we also have information about how to enroll in your Medicare Part A and B benefits and offer a comparison of Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare.