How to Enroll
Pre-Enrollment Checklist
Before enrolling, ensure you fully understand our benefits and rules. Have questions? Call Member Services at 1-800-885-8000 | TTY: 711.
Understanding the Benefits
- Review Benefits: The full list of benefits is in the Evidence of Coverage (EOC). To request a copy, call 1-800-885-8000 | TTY: 711.
- Provider Directory: Ensure your current doctors are in-network. If not, you may need to choose new ones or use the out-of-network physician coverage option. Prior authorization may be required.
- Pharmacy Directory: Verify your pharmacy is in-network. If not, you may need to switch pharmacies.
Understanding Important Rules
- Medicare Part B Premium: Continue paying your Medicare Part B premium, usually deducted from your Social Security check.
- Changes: Benefits, premiums, and copayments/co-insurance may change on January 1.
- Out-of-Network Services: Emergency, urgent care, Primary Care, and out-of-network dialysis centers do not require prior authorizations, but out-of-network physicians require plan prior authorizations.
Enrollment Periods Explained
Know When to Enroll
We provide information on different plan types and enrollment periods.
- When you turn 65 and are no longer working.
- If you don’t know when your Medicare Part A or B coverage starts.
- If you are still working at 65 or older.
- If your Medicare Part A or B coverage has not yet begun.
Enrollment Periods
- Annual Election Period (AEP): October 15–December 7. Make changes to your Medicare plan, effective January 1.
- Open Enrollment Period (OEP): January 1–March 31. Switch Medicare Advantage plans, return to Original Medicare, or sign up for a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan.
- Special Enrollment Period (SEP): Year-round for qualifying life events like retiring, moving, losing coverage, or receiving extra help with Medicare prescription drug coverage.
- Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Year-round for first-time Medicare sign-ups.
- By Birthday: Join during the 7-month period around your 65th birthday.
- By Disability: Join during the 7-month period around your 25th month of disability benefits.
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Champion Health Plan offers quality care at affordable prices to fit your needs and budget.
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Download an enrollment kit to get started with Champion Health Plan today!
How to Enroll in Champion Health Plan
There are four easy ways to enroll.
By Phone
Speak with a licensed sales rep at 1-800-885-8000 | TTY: 711
One-on-One
Request an appointment or call 1-800-885-8000 | TTY: 711
By Mail
Download the enrollment form and mail it to:
Champion Health Plan
Attn: Enrollment
PO Box 15337
Long Beach, CA 90815-9995
Medicare Website
This page was last updated on 10/1/24. Pending CMS approval.
