Medicare Information

When can I join Central Valley Medical Group?
When can I join a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Join CVMG by choosing the best option.

When can I join Central Valley Medical Group?

You can join CVMG year-round if you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan and have a Chronic Conditions; you do not need to wait until Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period!

• SCAN Medicare Advantage Plans
• Humana Medicare Advantage Plans
• Central Health Plan Medicare Advantage Plans
• Anthem Medicare Advantage Plans

When can I join a Medicare Advantage Plan?

• You become eligible for Medicare three months before the month you turn 65 until three months after the month you turn 65; if you wait, you may be assessed a higher premium penalty.
• If you didn’t join when you were first eligible, you can join during the Annual Election Period.
• If you have another Medicare plan, you can join or switch during the Annual Election Period, which is October 15 through December 7 of each year.

You may also be able to join a Medicare Advantage Plan during Special Election Periods at other times, such as:

• If you move out of the service area of the plan you are in
• If you have both Medicare and Medicaid (MediCal in California)
• If you have certain special needs

Make CVMG your medical group of choice:

If you’ve already enrolled in one of the Medicare Advantage Plans but don’t have CVMG, as your medical group, you can designate CVMG as your medical group AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR. Call one of the plans listed above and let them know you want your doctor through CVMG. If you want help finding a CVMG doctor, click here for the physician search or call 209-800-CVMG (2864).

Remember: to get the benefits of CVMG, you must specify you want your doctor through Central Valley Medical Group (CVMG)!