Medicare Enrollment
What medicare enrollment means
Medicare enrollment involves separate rules for Part A and Part B and for joining or changing Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
The governing Medicare rule
The Initial Enrollment Period, General Enrollment Period and applicable Special Enrollment Periods govern Part A and Part B; plan election periods govern Medicare Advantage and drug-plan changes.
Limits and important exceptions
The fall Medicare Open Enrollment Period and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period are not interchangeable, and a Special Enrollment Period only permits the actions allowed for its triggering event.
A practical decision checklist
Identify the coverage being enrolled in, the qualifying event and the permitted effective date before submitting an application.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most important point about medicare enrollment?
Medicare enrollment involves separate rules for Part A and Part B and for joining or changing Medicare Advantage and Part D plans.
What should I verify before acting?
Identify the coverage being enrolled in, the qualifying event and the permitted effective date before submitting an application.