Medicare & Senior InsuranceQuestion 210 of 716
The Annual Election Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans runs from:
a.July 1 through September 30
b.January 1 through March 31
c.April 1 through June 30
d.October 15 to December 7
Explanation
AEP runs October 15 through December 7 each year. During this window beneficiaries can join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan for the following calendar year.
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