Open Enrollment Part B

[rawlan]

I have a client that just contacted me and gave me this scenario. When he turned 65 he enrolled into Part B. Got a job a few months later and dis enrolled to go on the Plan from his employer. It has been three years now and he is leaving the company and getting Part B again. His question is will be have to answer health questions to go onto Plan G?

I called Medicare and they said they did not know.

Thanks again.

 

[kstein]

No he won't. It should be open enrollment.

 

[MSGuru]

I had a similar situation to this a few months ago and the guy had to answer medical questions. I questioned it, like you. I learned a person gets only one Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment.

 

[Todd King]

I had a similar situation to this a few months ago and the guy had to answer medical questions. I questioned it, like you. I learned a person gets only one Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment.

This is true. There can be only one!

 

[mickeyma]

Always, always, always call the insurance company directly and ask them for guidance in EVERY issue you have.

That's how I handle my questions.

 

[DS4]

Always, always, always call the insurance company directly and ask them for guidance in EVERY issue you have.

That's how I handle my questions.

I would never take the word of some customer service rep over the telephone.
I generally look for the answer myself.

 

[sshafran]

I know we talked about this a while back - there is only one open enrollment. If I can find the thread I'll link it...

 

[rawlan]

Mickey I believe in being absolutely certain when it comes to answering a question I am not 100% sure on. I have been let down many times by CSR telling me not to worry about it and I give the client the wrong info and poof my name is mud with them. That is why I go to the best source for all things Medicare there is, this forum. Thanks again guys.

 

[Matthew King]

While he shouldn't qualify for Open Enrollment, he should still get a GI Situation should he not since he is losing his group plan?

 

[bobgio]

Since he signed up for Part B, the OE clock began ticking. Can't stop it or delay it.
Most companies will give a GI because of losing the Employer plan (Mutual Of Omaha has a problem with GI - talk to them about their convoluted rules). Also, you may get a grossly reduced commission for GI ($25). Unfortunate, but it's just part of doing business...