MEDICARE ENROLLMENT PERIODS

Oct. 15-Dec. 7

You can switch, drop, or join a different Medicare Plan during this time.

Jan. 1-Feb. 14

Limited to Medicare Advantage enrollees. You can leave your plan and switch to Original Medicare plus a standalone Part D plan if desired.

3 months before - 3 months after you become eligible for Medicare

Limited to those who are turning 65 or qualify as Medicare disabled and therefore are becoming eligible for Medicare for the first time.

Year-round

Only Medicare beneficiaries in certain special cases can enroll during the SEP.

Examples include:

• Recent move that made new Medicare options available
• Leaving employer or union coverage