Nascentia Health Plus Medicare Advantage Enrollment Introduction
Who can use this form?
People with Medicare and Medicaid who want to join a Medicare Advantage Plan
To join a plan, you must:
- Be a United States citizen or be lawfully present in the U.S.
- Live in the plan’s service area
Important: To join a Medicare Advantage Plan, you must also have both:
- Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance)
- Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance)
When do I use this form?
You can join a plan:
- Between October 15 – December 7 each year (for coverage starting January 1)
- Within 3 months of first getting Medicare
- In certain situations where you’re allowed to join or switch plans
Visit Medicare.gov to learn more about when you can sign up for a plan.
What do I need to complete this form?
- Your Medicare Number (the number on your red, white, and blue Medicare card)
- Your permanent address and phone number
Note: You must complete all items in Section 1. The items in Section 2 are optional — you can’t be denied coverage because you don’t fill them out.
Reminders:
- If you want to join a plan during fall open enrollment (October 15 – December 7), the plan must get your completed form by December 7.
- Your plan will send you a bill for the plan’s premium. You can choose to sign up to have your premium payments deducted from your bank account or your monthly Social Security (or Railroad Retirement Board) benefit.
What happens next?
Complete and submit the online enrollment form starting on the next page or download the enrollment application (pdf) and send your completed and signed form to:
Nascentia Health Plus
1050 West Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13204
Once they process your request to join, they’ll contact you.
How do I get help with this form?
Call Nascentia Health Plus at 1-888-477-0090 (TTY: 711).
Or call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227). TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048.
En español: Llame a Nascentia Health Plus al 888-477-4663-/TTY 7 o a Medicare gratis al 800-633-4227 y oprima el 2 para asistencia en español y un representante estará disponible para asistirle.
Individuals experiencing homelessness
If you want to join a plan but have no permanent residence, a Post Office Box, an address of a shelter or clinic, or the address where you receive mail (e.g. Social Security checks) may be considered your permanent residence address.