# AHIP Medicare Exam Prep 22, PDP versus MA-PD Plan Selection

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Podcast: [Insurance Exam Prep](https://stenobird.com/podcast/insurance-exam-prep-7644557)
Published: 2026-09-07T23:26:01+00:00
Episode link: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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## Resource

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: - How Original Medicare and Medigap beneficiaries pair with stand-alone PDPs for compliant Part D coverage. - Why enrolling in a stand-alone PDP while in a standard HMO or PPO causes automatic disenrollment from Medicare Advantage. - The two major plan exceptions—MSA plans and non-drug PFFS plans—that allow stand-alone PDP enrollment. - The risk of losing retiree and dependent health benefits when enrolling in Part D alongside employer group coverage. - How automatic disenrollment functions when switching between PDPs and MA-PD plans during valid enrollment periods. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep

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