What happens if someone moves out of state or moves to an area where your plan is not available?

For people who only have Original Medicare, which is Part A and Part B of Medicare, since it is federal coverage, it will cover you throughout the United States; so, if you move states, it will cover you in your new state. But if you have an Advantage plan, a prescription drug plan or a supplemental plan, this is where you need to make some changes. That is, if you move states or areas, your current plan may not be available, so you will lose this coverage.

It is extremely important that you inform the Medicare office that you are moving so that Medicare can update this address. Ideally, you should do this one month before you move so that the new plan starts in this new area on the first of the month you move, but you also have two months following your move to make this change.

It is advisable to do it as soon as possible after moving to that area, because remember that these special periods have certain windows of time to enroll. So if you miss that window you will lose coverage under your Medicaid Advantage or supplemental plan.

When you move out of the area, you can also choose to switch plans or return to Original Medicare if you prefer.

For all of these procedures there are many local agents in the area that can help you. We help many people from different states when they move to our area. So, you can call us at Avila Medicare Solutions, we will gladly be here to help you.

A recommendation from us is to be really sure where your place of residence is going to be so that you keep your plan in that area.

Please contact us for more information. Our specialty is working with these plans and helping our clients in certain situations.

If you need professional, expert advice, call us to help you. If you know someone who is transitioning to Medicare or already has Medicare but is unsure, we're here for them too.

Our local number is 512-520-5957 or you can call us on our toll free number which is 855-GO-AVILA. We are here to serve you.