January 1st is an important date, as it marks the start of Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP). This period (January 1st – March 31st) allows seniors to make changes to benefits they signed up for during AEP. Note: MA-OEP is the new name for Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP). Dropping your Medicare Advantage Plan During MA-OEP, you can drop your Medicare Advantage Plan and return to your original Medicare Part A (hospital coverage) and Part B (medical insurance). You can also join a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D). This is a good time to talk to plan your [...]