During which period can consumers change their Medicare Advantage Plan?

Consumers can change their Medicare Advantage Plan primarily during the Annual Election Period (AEP), which occurs from October 15 to December 7 each year. During this time, individuals can review their current Medicare coverage and decide to switch plans, enroll in a new plan, or make changes to their existing coverage. Choosing this time frame aligns with the comprehensive enrollment options available to beneficiaries, allowing for optimal health coverage for the upcoming year.

While there are other times when an individual may be able to change their plan—such as during the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) triggered by certain life events—these scenarios are not options provided in this question. Therefore, the focus remains on the AEP, which is the standard period for plan changes for the majority of consumers.