Medicare Eligibility
Medicare Part A & Part B
Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) are obtainable to those who are:
-Age 65 or older
-Disabled
-Diagnosed with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
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Most people have a zero dollar premium for Part A as long as they have worked and paid Medicare taxes for 10 years. If this requirement is not met, Part A is available for coverage with a monthly premium.
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Part B coverage is usually available at the same time when a consumer is entitled to Part A, however if the consumer is paying for Part A there are certain times Part B is obtainable. Part B will have a month premium for coverage.
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Enrollment Periods
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Annual Enrollment
Annual Enrollment Period
(AEP)
October 15th - December 7th
-Set time of each year allowing Medicare consumers to enroll, change or renew coverage if needed.
-New coverage starts January 1st of the following year.
Initial Enrollment Period
(IEP)
7 Month Window
-3 months before your 65th birthday until 3 months after you birthday.
-Received your 25th disability check.
Special Enrollment Period
(SEP)
Depends on Special Events
-Moving to a new address.
-Moved out of your doctor's service network.
-Lose current coverage.
-Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.
-Other Special Situations
Open Enrolment Period
(OEP)
January 1st - March 31st
-Can switch Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan.
-Can switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare (Part A & Part B).
General Enrollment Period
(GEP)
January 1st - March 31st
-Used if you missed your initial enrollment period.
-Most likely to pay a Part B late enrollment penalty.
-PDP (Part D) and MA plans are available April 1st - June 30th.
-Coverage will begin July 1st.
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