During the Open Enrollment Period (OEP), is it possible to make changes to a PDP?

The designated time frame of the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) typically allows beneficiaries to make changes to their healthcare plans, but this varies based on the type of plan and the specific rules governing it. In the context of a Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), the OEP does not permit any changes to an existing plan. Individuals must wait for the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to make modifications such as switching from one PDP to another or adjusting their current plan.

This rigidity is established to maintain stability within the plan choices available to beneficiaries during a defined period. Therefore, stating that changes cannot be made during OEP accurately reflects the regulations surrounding PDPs and their respective enrollment windows.