Each year, there are certain times when you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. In order to join an MA plan, you must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. From there, you can enroll in an MA plan during the following time periods.

With Medicare, there is a difference between an “annual wellness visit” and an “annual physical exam.” One is focused more on preventing disease and disability, while the other is more focused on checking your current overall health. We'd like to clear up any confusion you might have.