If Mr. Anderson submits an enrollment form before the Annual Election Period begins, what should you tell him?

Mr. Anderson needs to be informed that, even if he submits an enrollment form before the Annual Election Period (AEP) begins, the form will not be processed until the AEP officially starts. The AEP is a designated timeframe each year during which individuals can enroll in or make changes to their Medicare plans. Therefore, any enrollment requests submitted before this period will be held until the AEP begins, after which they will be processed according to the plan guidelines. It’s important for beneficiaries to understand this timing to manage their expectations regarding enrollment and coverage changes effectively.