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Spring Medicare Checkup for Katy, TX Seniors: Is Your Plan Still the Right Fit?

Published April 1, 2027 · By Joseph Stevens

Quick answerIf you're on a Medicare Advantage plan and it's not working — a doctor left the network, a medication got expensive — you have until March 31 to make one switch during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. After that, most Katy seniors are set until fall. A spring checkup catches problems while there's still time to act.

The March 31 window many people miss

From January 1 through March 31, anyone already on a Medicare Advantage plan can switch to a different Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare once. It's the only mid-year switch most people get — and it closes March 31.

Spring warning signs

  • A specialist you need isn't taking your plan
  • A prescription costs noticeably more than expected at your Katy pharmacy
  • Referral or prior-authorization hassles are delaying care
  • You're paying for dental or vision extras you never use

If you're on Original Medicare + a Supplement

Spring is a good time to price your Supplement against other carriers — rates drift up, and in Texas you can apply to switch any time (health questions usually apply outside your initial window). We compare your current rate against the market so you know if staying put is actually the best deal.

Verify before hurricane season

Before summer, confirm your plan's rules for out-of-area care. If you evacuate or spend time with family outside the Katy area, knowing what's covered where saves real stress.

Free spring Medicare review at txinsurance.com/locations/katy-medicare or call 281-747-9800 — never a fee for Medicare help.

FAQs

Can I really change Medicare plans in spring?

If you're on a Medicare Advantage plan, yes — one switch between January 1 and March 31. If you're on Original Medicare with a Supplement, you can apply to change Supplements any time, though health questions usually apply.

What if I miss March 31?

Most people are then locked in until the fall Annual Enrollment Period (October 15 – December 7), unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

Does a plan review cost anything?

No. There is never a fee for Medicare help — your premium is the same whether you work with us or enroll directly.

Need help applying this to your situation?

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