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Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare Supplement Plans
If you live in Maryland or Virginia, you may qualify for a special open enrollment period around your birthday. This gives you the opportunity to switch to a different CareFirst MedPlus Medicare Supplement (CareFirst MedPlus) plan—without going through underwriting or a medical exam.
That way, you have more flexibility to adjust your plan as your healthcare needs evolve or take advantage of lower premiums and different benefits.
State-Specific Guidelines
Maryland (MD) Residents
- You have an open-enrollment window starting on your birthday and ending 30 days after.
- During this time, you can switch to a plan with equal or lesser benefits.
- No medical underwriting is required.
Virginia (VA) Residents
- You have an open-enrollment window starting on your birthday and ending 30 days after.
- During this time, you can switch to a plan with equal or lesser benefits.
- No medical underwriting is required.
Maryland “Birthday Rule” MedPlus Transfer Options
Choose your current plan from the drop-down below to see the CareFirst plan choices available to you.
If your existing Maryland plan is: