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CMS Federal Register Final Rule 2025

Below is CMS’ FAQ’s pertaining to a significant change in a Medicare Advantage provider network, relevant special election periods and associated Medicare Supplement guaranteed issue rights for affected beneficiaries.

Key things changing for 2025 that agents/brokers need to be aware of:

Change to Use of Disaster/Weather SEP

Beginning April 1, 2025 individuals wishing to use the Disaster/Emergency SEP must call 1-800-MEDICARE in order to make the election. Plans are required to remove the Disaster/Emergency SEP from enrollment forms and the Plans will only receive the enrollments from CMS. Here is the full CMS memo dated 12/3/2024.

Past Year Updates