Table of Contents

Getting Started - The Basics

About Enrolling

Costs and Coverage

Problems Getting Your Drugs Under Your Plan

Other Common Problems / Changing Plans

Information for Medicare Providers

Can I Change Plans?

If you enrolled in a Part D plan that you are not happy with or if the plan is not meeting your prescription and other medical needs, you may be able to change from one plan to another, but only during certain times.

You have the following options:

In 2006, if you enroll in a Part D plan by May 15, 2006, you may be able to switch plans once before June 30, 2006.

You can also switch plans each year during the Annual Election Period (AEP), generally between November 15th and December 31st.

NOTE: If Medicaid (MaineCare) pays for your drugs, or if a Medicare Savings Program pays your Medicare Part B premiums, you may switch plans at any time, and your new coverage will become effective the following month.

Contact the Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) at 1-877-353-3771, or TTY: 1-800-750-5353, for more information.