Mrs. wellington is enrolled in parts a and b of original medicare. a friend recently told her that there is an excellent medicare advantage (ma) plan with a five-star rating serving her area. on january 15 she comes to you for advice as to what options, if any, she has. what should you say regarding special enrollment periods () mrs. wellington is eligible for a two- month sep that began on january 1, so she should act quickly if she wishes to enroll in the ma five-star plan.(b) mrs. wellington can enroll in the five-star plan in the following october, when the next annual enrollment period (aep) begins – not before.(c) mrs. wellington must first enroll in a standalone pdp before she is eligible for a sep to enroll in the ma five-star plan.(d) mrs. wellington is eligible for a sep that may be used once until november 30 to enroll in the five-star plan.