What evidence is required to verify eligibility for special enrollment due to healthcare decision-maker issues?

To verify eligibility for special enrollment due to healthcare decision-maker issues, it is essential to provide proof that the decision-maker was unavailable due to a disaster. This is crucial because special enrollment periods are designed to accommodate individuals who face extenuating circumstances that hinder their ability to enroll in a timely manner.

When a healthcare decision-maker is unavailable, typically due to significant disruptions caused by a disaster, this can impact the individual's ability to make informed choices regarding their enrollment in Medicare. The necessary evidence, therefore, must demonstrate that the decision-maker’s absence was a direct result of an unforeseen event. This evidence ensures that the individual's situation is validated and that they are granted the opportunity to enroll in or make changes to their Medicare plan outside the standard enrollment periods.

In contrast, other options such as providing documentation of enrollment status, proof of temporary healthcare coverage, or suggesting that no evidence is required do not appropriately address the specific requirement for verifying the unique circumstances surrounding the decision-maker's unavailability.