Beneficiaries are automatically eligible for the Disaster/Emergency Special Election Period solely by residing in the area affected by the emergency/disaster order.

The statement regarding beneficiaries being automatically eligible for the Disaster/Emergency Special Election Period solely by residing in the area affected by the emergency or disaster order is false. While residence in the affected area is a significant factor in determining eligibility for a Special Election Period, automatic eligibility is not guaranteed solely based on that criterion.

Eligibility for the Disaster/Emergency Special Election Period generally requires the beneficiary to experience a specific loss or issue due to the disaster, such as loss of coverage or access to healthcare services. Therefore, additional conditions or qualifying events usually need to be met beyond merely residing in an affected area. This ensures that the process remains fair and provides assistance to those directly impacted by the emergency, rather than extending eligibility based solely on geography.