If you’re on Medicare and you’re moving within California, what do you need to know?
Moving can be a stressful experience for anyone, but for those on Medicare, there are additional factors to consider. It’s important to understand how your Medicare coverage will be affected when you move, and what steps you need to take to make sure you continue your Medicare Coverage.
To learn more about Medicare, get online quotes for California, Arizona, and Nevada at Medicare insurance plans. Or call to have a conversation about your situation to set a no-obligation phone conversation.
Depending on where you have moved makes a difference in what you need to do. Also, depending on how you receive your Medicare coverage is important in what you need to do.
When you have Medicare Part C Advantage Plan or a Part D drug plan.
If the new address is still IN your plan service area:
- You can keep your present Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan. You must call the company and give them your new address.
- If there are new Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plans at your new address, you may apply for a new Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan.
- You can call your plan the month before you move or up to two months after you move.
If the new address is OUT of your plan service area:
- You can change your Advantage Plan.
- You can change your Prescription Drug Plan.
- You can return to Original Medicare.
- You can return to Original Medicare and add a Medicare Supplement Plan with guaranteed issue.
Conclusion:
If you’re on Medicare and moving or have moved, you do need to take action. Depending on where you moved and the Medicare Plan you are on, will determine what you should do. To learn more about Medicare, get online quotes for California, Arizona, and Nevada at Medicare insurance Plans. Or call to have a conversation about your situation and set a no-obligation phone conversation.
