Medicare Advantage Season

Time Again --- Medicare Advantage season is just around the corner. The selling season is much different this year - it starts earlier and end earlier. Let's look at the timeline:

• June - Carriers must submit product designs to CMS for approval.



• July - We should start seeing product designs and what areas they are approved



• August - On line certification to begin - get started early so you receive your approval and can order supplies when available. You definitely want to avoid the rush.



• August - should have a good idea of final plan designs and what is available in your area.



• Sept - Almost time to sell. If you have not yet certified, you are now in the dreaded "bottleneck" when carriers are backed up. Get certified ASAP so you can get supplies.



• Oct. 15 - selling season begins - a full month earlier than previous years. Most agents will be caught by surprise and not even certified yet. Don't be one fo these agents.



• Dec. 7 - Selling season ends - "by coincidence" falls on the same date of the Pearl Harbor anniversary.



• Jan. 1 - all new enrollments take effect.

As you can see, the season is substantially condensed. Call our office for all your Med Advantage needs at 800-504-7471