Margaret Waithaka

Original Medicare usually stayed with retirees anywhere in the US, but they still needed to confirm nearby doctors accepted Medicare assignment in the new area.
Medigap coverage could sometimes move too, but premiums varied by location and some plans were unavailable after a move to another state.
Medicare Advantage plans were tied to service areas. Moving outside one triggered a Special Enrollment Period, with 2 mo to pick a new plan.
Without timely action after leaving a Medicare Advantage service area, retirees could be returned automatically to Original Medicare, which might exclude prescription drug coverage.
Part D drug plans were also regional, so moving required enrolling in a new local plan during a Special Enrollment Period to avoid coverage gaps.
Before moving, retirees were advised to update addresses, compare local plans, ask insurers about Medigap changes, and verify doctors were in-network.
I would tell retirees that moving can be exciting, but Medicare choices nee

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