Medicare part b enrollment periods there are different time periods during which a person can enroll in medicare.
Medicare part b open enrollment period.
During medicare s general enrollment period january 1 march 31 you can enroll in part b and your coverage will start july 1.
If you re not already collecting social security benefits before your initial enrollment period starts you ll need to sign up.
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.
These enrollment periods apply to people who are eligible for medicare either due to age or disability.
Most people get medicare part b medical insurance when they turn 65.
When you are eligible to enroll in medicare part b depends on your circumstances.
If you didn t sign up for part b then now s the time to decide if you want to enroll.
Most people get medicare part a hospital insurance and part b medical insurance during this period.
If you re already enrolled in medicare part b you ll get a medigap open enrollment period when you 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.
Deciding to enroll in part b is an important decision.
Initial medicare enrollment period.
There are only 13 days before the fall medicare open enrollment period begins also called the annual enrollment period or aep.