Annual Election Period (AEP)
The Annual Election Period (AEP) is the October 15 to December 7 window each year when Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in or change Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. It is the same period formally known as the Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP).
Definition
The Annual Election Period (AEP) is the October 15 to December 7 window each year when Medicare beneficiaries can enroll in or change Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. It is the same period formally known as the Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP).
Why it matters
It is the main once-a-year opportunity for most beneficiaries to change Part C and Part D coverage, making it a key date for care coordination and benefits counseling.
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