The three enrollment periods for Medicare are initial enrollment, special enrollment, and general enrollment. These are the only times you can sign up for Medicare or make changes to your coverage.

If you must pay high premiums for your employer's insurance, Medicare may be a more affordable option if you are still ...

If you miss your initial enrollment period (IEP), you can still sign up for Medicare. Learn when to enroll and whether you may face penalties for late enrollment.

During a special enrollment period (SEP), you can sign up for, leave or switch Medicare Advantage, Supplement or Part D plans outside of open enrollment in the fall. You'll typically be able to get a ...

In Medicare terms, the word “election” means enrollment. A Medicare election period refers to the time when a person can enroll in the programs. A person may sign up for Original Medicare ...

Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is about to begin, sometimes referred to as the Annual Election Period (AEP). And here to talk with me about that is Marcia Mantell from Mantell Retirement ...

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7 and those already enrolled in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan can make changes to their coverage. There are 2 ...

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from Jan. 1 to March 31 in 2025. This time offers existing plan members a chance to make a change to another Medicare Advantage plan or return ...

The 2025 annual Medicare enrollment period closes soon, on Dec. 7. During this time, those who are enrolled can make changes to their coverage, which goes into effect on Jan. 1. It’s a big deal ...

If you did not apply for Medicare Part B (medical insurance) within 3 months before or after turning age 65, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period. The period ...

You may be able to sign up or make changes to your Medicare coverage during a special enrollment period. Here’s how you might qualify. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...

Languages: English. The annual Medicare open enrollment period begins Tuesday, giving current enrollees the opportunity to join parts of the health care program and make changes to existing coverage.