Medicare Enrollment Periods
There are different enrollment periods when a Medicare beneficiary may sign up for Medicare, join or change a Medicare plan.
The specifics about each enrollment period that involve Medicare Parts A and B (Original Medicare), Part C (Medicare Advantage), Part D (Prescription Drug Plan) and Supplement (Medigap are explained in detail.
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Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
IEP is the 7 month period for a newly Medicare-eligible person (age 65).
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
SEP allows an already enrolled beneficiary to change a Medicare Advantage Plan or a Part D plan.
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
The GEP runs from January 1st – March 31st every year.
MA Open Enrollment Period (OEP)
The MA OEP runs from January 1st – March 31st every year.
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
AEP runs from October 15th – December 7th every year.