Enrollment deadlines for Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) and Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plans are crucial to understand to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to enroll or make changes to your coverage. Here are some important enrollment deadlines: medicare advantage - (Medicare Part C) Enrollment Deadlines
MEDICARE ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE PART C) ENROLLMENT DEADLINES:
1. INITIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD (IEP): This is the seven-month period that starts three months before your 65th birthday, includes the month of your birthday, and extends for three months after. It’s the initial opportunity to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan when you become eligible for Medicare. 2. ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD (AEP): The Annual Enrollment Period, also known as the Fall Open Enrollment Period, occurs annually from October 15 to December 7. During this time, you can do the following: o Enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time. o Change from one Medicare Advantage plan to another. o Return to Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) if you are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. o Enroll in or change your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (if your Medicare Advantage plan doesn’t include drug coverage). 3. SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD (SEP): You may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period under specific circumstances, such as moving to a new service area, losing other coverage, or becoming eligible for Medicaid. During an SEP, you can enroll in or make changes to your Medicare Advantage plan.
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