What should Ms. Gonzales be told regarding the MA Open Enrollment Period?

The correct answer is that she cannot use it, as only MA enrollees can. The Medicare Advantage (MA) Open Enrollment Period is a specific timeframe during which individuals who are already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan can make changes to their coverage, such as switching plans or reverting back to Original Medicare. This period is designed exclusively for those who are currently enrolled and does not provide an opportunity for individuals who are not already enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan to sign up.

To clarify, anyone who is not an existing MA plan member would have to wait for the Annual Enrollment Period to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, so this timeframe is an important distinction. Therefore, the correct understanding for Ms. Gonzales is that her opportunities to enroll would be contingent on her current enrollment status with regard to Medicare Advantage plans.