Important Medicare Dates

Initial Enrollment Period: generally seven months surrounding your 65th birthday (three months before, your birthday month, and three months after).

Annual Enrollment Period: October 15 through December 7 for Medicare Advantage and Part D changes effective January 1.

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment: January 1 through March 31 for eligible people already enrolled in Medicare Advantage.

General Enrollment Period: January 1 through March 31 for Part A and/or Part B enrollment when eligible. Late enrollment penalties may apply depending on circumstances.

Review your Annual Notice of Change each fall; individual eligibility and special enrollment periods can change the rules.

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Educational information only. Medicare rules, plan availability and benefits can change. Confirm current requirements with Medicare, Social Security or the relevant insurer.