How can beneficiaries enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?

Beneficiaries can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan during designated Enrollment Periods, which include several specific time frames throughout the year. The Initial Enrollment Period occurs when individuals first become eligible for Medicare, typically starting three months before their 65th birthday and lasting for seven months.

In addition to this initial enrollment opportunity, there are also other designated periods like the Annual Enrollment Period, where beneficiaries can switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa, and the Special Enrollment Periods, which allow for enrollment under certain circumstances, such as moving to a new area or losing other health coverage.

This structured approach to enrollment ensures that beneficiaries have specific times to make their healthcare choices while providing flexibility based on their circumstances. The other options do not accurately represent the regulations surrounding Medicare Advantage plan enrollment, as they either suggest limited enrollment opportunities or restrict the methods of enrollment.