Frequently Asked Questions about Medicare Enrollment Periods (IEP & AEP)

Jul, 07 2023 — The Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period is the same every year - and begins on October 15th and continues for seven (7) weeks through December 7th. During the AEP, you can join, change, or drop . . .

May, 16 2024 — Your Medicare Part D Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a seven (7) month window of time that starts three months before your Medicare eligibility month (or 65th birthday month), plus the month of your 65th birthday, and continues for three months after your eligibility month.

May, 25 2023 — It depends on when you want your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage to begin. When you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare, you will be granted a seven (7) month window of time in whic . . .

Apr, 30 2022 — The effective date (or starting date) for your Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medicare Advantage plan coverage depends on the particular enrollment period (AEP, SEP, or IEP) you select when . . .

Jan, 29 2024 — Yes.  The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP) runs from January 1st through March 31st.  During the MA-OEP, you are allowed to drop your Medicare Advantage plan (MAPD or MA), . . .

Jun, 04 2024 — Yes.  If you are eligible for Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B (because you are 65 or have a disability), you are also eligible to enroll in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or Medi . . .

Jan, 29 2024 — The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA-OEP) is another enrollment period allowing people currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan (MAPD or MA) an opportunity to change Medicare Advan . . .

May, 16 2024 — The annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP or OEP) is the time each year when Medicare beneficiaries can add, change, or drop their Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan coverage for the next year. . . .

Nov, 05 2022 — You have a seven (7) month window to enroll in Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C, and/or Part D. Since you will be 65 in February, your "Initial Enrollment Period" (IEP) starts on November 1st and co . . .