Can I switch from my current Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D plan to a plan with a “5-star” quality rating in my area outside the open enrollment period?

Yes, if a Medicare Advantage Plan or Medicare drug plan with a 5-star rating is available in your area, there is a Special Enrollment Period that allows you to switch from your current Medicare plan to a Medicare plan with a “5-star” quality rating. You can use this Special Enrollment Period only once between December 8 and November 30 the following year.