What is typically required for re-enrollment in a Part D plan after a disenrollment due to CMS sanction?

Re-enrollment in a Part D plan after a disenrollment due to a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) sanction typically involves specific steps to ensure that the individual meets eligibility criteria and complies with regulatory requirements. In this scenario, CMS pre-approval is necessary to confirm that the individual is eligible to re-enroll, given the previous disenrollment due to a sanction.

Following this pre-approval, a paper application is required to formally document the re-enrollment process. This two-step requirement—first obtaining CMS's approval and then submitting a paper application—ensures that the re-enrollment is consistent with CMS policies and safeguards the integrity of the Medicare program.

Other options, such as a phone application only or online re-enrollment, do not align with the stringent requirements imposed following a sanction and overlook the necessary pre-approval process from CMS. Additionally, the notion that no application is needed contradicts the standard procedures for re-enrollment, which involve documentation to track changes in enrollment status properly. This emphasizes the importance of adhering to CMS guidelines when re-enrolling in a Part D plan after a sanction.