How to drop your Medicare drug plan

You can drop your Medicare drug coverage (Part D) during the Open Enrollment Period between October 15–December 7 each year. The change goes into effect January 1 of the following year.

To disenroll from a Medicare drug plan during Open Enrollment, you can do one of these:

• Call us at 1-800 MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY: 1-877-486-2048.
• Mail or fax a signed written notice to the plan telling them you want to disenroll.
• Submit a request to the plan online, if they offer this option.
• Call the plan and ask them to send you a disenrollment notice. You’ll have to complete, sign and send the notice back to the plan.

How can I find contact information for my plan?

Generally, you can find your plan's contact information on your plan membership card. Or, you can search for your plans' contact information.

Can I drop my Medicare drug plan outside the Open Enrollment Period?

You can't drop your Medicare drug plan outside the Open Enrollment Period unless you meet certain special circumstances.

Can I rejoin a Medicare drug plan?

You can rejoin a Medicare drug plan in the future. But, if you go 63 days or more in a row without other creditable prescription drug coverage :

• You'll have to wait for an enrollment period to sign up for coverage.
• You may have to pay a late enrollment penalty.