It starts 3 months before you turn 65 and ends 3 months after you turn 65.
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.
Most people get medicare part a hospital insurance and part b medical insurance during this period.
Most people get medicare part b medical insurance when they turn 65.
Even if you don t live in any of these states some insurance companies may decide to sell medigap policies to people under 65.
You ll probably have a wider choice of medigap policies and be able to get a lower premium at that time.
These enrollment periods apply to people who are eligible for medicare either due to age or disability.
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.
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.
When you are eligible to enroll in medicare part b depends on your circumstances.
If you re already enrolled in medicare part b you ll get a medigap open enrollment period when you turn 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.
There are only 13 days before the fall medicare open enrollment period begins also called the annual enrollment period or aep.