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Old 08-09-2019, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by rustyp View Post
Just to be clear - you can switch back at reup time always. You are not locked in forever. There are extenuating circumstances that you can switch in mid year. I do remember seeing something about the first year switch but can't remember what it was. I am long past the first year. There is something about you may pay a higher supplemental with medicare and supplemental because they can charge the supplemental based upon your age Vs if you had been in from day 1.
I just read online that if you have had an advantage program for over a year you will be subject to medical underwriting if you wish to change to a more comprehensive medigap policy. There are a few exceptions but this can be risky. I would link to this information but I don't know how to do it.