These enrollment periods apply to people who are eligible for medicare either due to age or disability.
Medicare part b open enrollment period.
There are only 13 days before the fall medicare open enrollment period begins also called the annual enrollment period or aep.
Initial medicare enrollment period.
If you didn t sign up for part b then now s the time to decide if you want to enroll.
If you re not already collecting social security benefits before your initial enrollment period starts you ll need to sign up.
Medicare part b enrollment periods there are different time periods during which a person can enroll in medicare.
During medicare s general enrollment period january 1 march 31 you can enroll in part b and your coverage will start july 1.
When you are eligible to enroll in medicare part b depends on your circumstances.
Most people get medicare part b medical insurance when they turn 65.
Read about when you can sign up for medicare part a and or medicare part b when you re first eligible for medicare during your 7 month initial enrollment period between january 1 march 31 each year general enrollment period and during other special times special enrollment periods.
Most people get medicare part a hospital insurance and part b medical insurance during this period.
Deciding to enroll in part b is an important decision.
Even if you don t live in any of these states some insurance companies may decide to sell medigap policies to people under 65.
The fall open enrollment period lasts from october 15 to december 7 2020 you may be able to enroll in or switch to another medicare advantage plan or medicare part d prescription drug plan or you can drop your plan and return to original medicare.