During which period can members make changes to their Medicare Advantage plans besides the Annual Election Period?

Members can make changes to their Medicare Advantage plans during Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) when certain qualifying events occur. These events may include changes in residency, loss of other health coverage, or changes in eligibility for other programs like Medicaid. SEPs allow beneficiaries to enroll in, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage plans without waiting for the Annual Election Period, thus providing flexibility for individuals facing significant life changes that impact their healthcare needs.

The other periods listed do not offer the same flexibility for changes to Medicare Advantage plans. For example, the Open Enrollment Period is typically for individuals newly eligible for Medicare to enroll or make changes but is not as accommodating as SEPs for those facing life changes. The Eligibility Verification Period is not a recognized timeframe for members to make adjustments to health plans, and the Provider Selection Period is not a term associated with Medicare Advantage enrollment or plan changes. Hence, Special Enrollment Periods are the correct context for making changes outside the Annual Election Period.