Moving? Change your address with more than the post office
If you’re moving, or helping a senior move, one thing to consider is the potential effect that it will have on Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans. If the move is long distance, there’s a good chance that new Medicare plan(s) will be in order. If the move is within the same city, it’s likely that your current plan will still work. Either way, it’s a good idea to check with the current plan to see if you’ll still be in their coverage area.
Moving out of a Medicare plan coverage area, raises the opportunity to choose plan that covers your new home under a special election period (SEP). Check www.medicare.gov for a plan in your new area. It’s a good idea to review the details of your current plan on the same site to see how the in your new neighborhood compare. Once you’ve chosen a new plan, contact the provider for an application and any special instructions you may need to follow. And by all means, check with Medicare (800-633-4227) to see if there’s anything you may have missed.
Beyond your magazine subscriptions and other accounts, here are some places that you may want to contact to change your address:
- Post office
- Medicare
- If you’re receiving veterans benefits
- IRS
- Your state treasury
- Your Medicare Advantage/Part D providers
Other resources that you may consider:
- National Association of Senior Move Managers
- 10 Tips to Help Older Adults Move
- AARP: Get Moving: Using a Moving Company
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