Chuck Grassley: “Under current law, beneficiaries can decide to stay in the traditional fee-for-service program or enroll in Medicare…”

“Under current law, beneficiaries can decide to stay in the traditional fee-for-service program or enroll in Medicare Advantage plans during the annual open period, which lasts from November 15 to December 31. They can also make certain changes one time between January and March of the following year. I remember how much time and effort we spent designing these enrollment policies when we worked together on the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. Wouldn't you agree this provision is a significant policy change?”