If you’re eligible for Medicare because of your age, the Initial Enrollment Period starts 3 months before you turn 65, and ends 3 months after the month you turn 65. If you...
Joining a plan - Medicare
Join any Medicare Advantage Plan with or without drug coverage. The same day as when your Part B coverage starts. Open Enrollment Period October 15-December 7. Join, drop, or switch to another Medicare Advantage Plan (or add or drop drug coverage).
Special Enrollment Periods - Medicare
If a Medicare Advantage Plan, Medicare drug plan, or Medicare Cost Plan with a 5-star rating is available in your area, you can use the 5-star Special Enrollment Period to switch from your current Medicare plan to a Medicare plan with a “5-star” quality rating.
When does Medicare coverage start?
You can sign up between January 1-March 31 each year. This is called the General Enrollment Period. Your coverage starts the month after you sign up. You might pay a monthly late enrollment penalty, if you don’t qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Get details about the late enrollment penalties. Special Situations (Special Enrollment Period)
Each year, you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug coverage for the following year. There are 2 separate enrollment periods each year.
Medicare Advantage & other health plans
Medicare health plans provide Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) benefits to people with Medicare. These plans are generally offered by private companies that contract with Medicare.
Your health plan options - Medicare
If you lose eligibility for the plan, you'll have a Special Enrollment Period to make another choice. This Special Enrollment Period starts when your Medicare Advantage Plan notifies you that you're no longer eligible for the plan.
Get ready to buy - Medicare
Under federal law, you get a 6 month “Medigap Open Enrollment” period. It starts the first month you have Medicare Part B and you’re 65 or older.
When can I buy a Medigap policy? - Medicare
Medigap coverage can’t start until your Medicare Advantage Plan coverage ends. If you don’t switch to another Medicare Advantage Plan during the yearly Medicare Open Enrollment Period, we’ll automatically enroll you in Original Medicare. Find Local Medigap Policies
With a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may have coverage for things Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like fitness programs (gym memberships or discounts) and some vision, hearing, and dental services (like routine checkups or cleanings).