Are individuals able to change Medicare drug plans if they receive Extra Help?

Yes. Individuals who qualify for the Extra Help program can join, switch, or drop their Medicare drug plans once per quarter for the first three quarters of the year (January - March, April - June, or July - September). Any changes made will be effective the first day of the following month.

All Medicare enrollees can make changes to their Medicare health or drug coverage during the Medicare Open Enrollment period, which takes place from October 15 - December 7 every year. Any changes made during this period will take effect on January 1 the following year.