What type of plan can a member choose if they lose entitlement to Medicare Part A?

When an individual loses entitlement to Medicare Part A, they face significant implications for their health insurance coverage. The nature of this loss typically means that they are no longer eligible for certain types of plans that rely on Medicare Part A coverage, such as Medicare Advantage plans.

Medicare Advantage plans require enrollees to have both Medicare Part A and Part B to be eligible. Therefore, if Medicare Part A coverage is lost, the member cannot select a Medicare Advantage plan. This restriction indicates that they would not only be unable to change to a new plan but also cannot retain their existing Medicare Advantage plan.

The options available to individuals who lose Part A do not include any other plans that rely on current Medicare eligibility. Instead, without Part A coverage, the member may have to consider other alternatives, perhaps outside of Medicare, depending on their circumstances. Thus, the inability to choose any new plan upon losing entitlement to Medicare Part A is the reason for this answer.