January 1 –February 14.

Medicare recipients can leave MA plan and switch to Original Medicare
coverage will begin the first day of the following month
or
May join a Part D ( Prescription Plan )
coverage begins first day of the following month

“There are many new plan choices available for 2011-2012 and there’s never been a better time to check out your Medicare coverage,” said Ken Palinkas (HICAP Program Manager). “The new health care law provides new benefits to people with Medicare, including lower prescription drug costs through a 50 percent discount on brand name drugs in the donut hole, wellness checkups, and no copayments for preventive care – a benefit that most Medicare Advantage plans also offer. By shopping for next year’s coverage now, people with Medicare may find even greater savings or better coverage than they are getting this year.”