Find Medicare Benefits That Benefit You

Every year, this period begins on October 15 and ends on December 7. If you are an existing Medicare beneficiary, you can use this period to reevaluate and make changes to any Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D). Coverage will begin on January 1 of the following year.

You cannot use AEP to enroll in Original Medicare, known as Part A and Part B, for the first time.

Medicare eligibility for most people begins close to their 65th birthday in a seven-month period known as the Initial Enrollment Period. Those who have been entitled to Social Security disability for a minimum of 24 months also qualify.

New to Medicare? Learn all about enrollment requirements and more in our nifty guide here.

To be eligible for a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, you must:

• Have both Part A and Part B (Original Medicare)
• Live in the plan’s service area.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawfully present in the U.S.

If you meet these requirements and would like some additional guidance, our Licensed Insurance Agents will gladly answer any questions you may have about the enrollment process.