Enrollment-Disenrollment

When can I enroll in, switch or cancel Medicare advantage plans?

During the Initial Enrollment Period Most persons first become eligible for Medicare on their 65th birthday, or earlier under certain circumstances when they are disabled. You will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B (original Medicare) if you are receiving benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB). The […]

Medicare enrollment in 2024, 5 Star special enrollment, disenrollment

In 2024, over 29 million persons on Medicare have the chance to change their Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug coverage twice: During the Open Enrollment period or during the Dis-Enrollment period. Exceptions apply if you move out of the area of your current plan, or enroll in a 5 star rated plan. When can I […]

Will I automatically be enrolled in Medicare, when I turn 65?

Annual, open, general, initial or special enrollment – the time periods when Medicare beneficiaries are allowed to enroll in, switch or cancel their plans may sound overwhelming and confusing to many persons. Here is an overview about the different terms with a brief description. Will I automatically be enrolled in Medicare, when I turn 65? […]

2024 Enrollment dates for Medicare advantage plans

When can you enroll in, switch, change, cancel or drop a Medicare Advantage plan in 2024? 1. When you turn 65, or earlier if you are disabled Usually, you first become eligible for Medicare when you turn 65, or earlier if you are disabled. At that time, you will automatically be enrolled in original Medicare […]

Did you miss enrollment in Medicare at age 65? Here is what you can do now

When it comes to enrolling in Medicare, timing really matters. If you miss an enrollment period, you may lose your option to enroll in a plan, plus face hefty penalties if you want to do so at a later time. So let’s look at what happens if you missed a deadline: Did you miss enrollment […]

Why is the Medicare General Enrollment period important?

Timing really matters when it comes to exercising your Medicare options. Sure, you can wait until later to join a Medicare plan, but you may face financial disadvantages (such as a late enrollment penalty) for any delay between the time when you first became eligible and the time you enroll. Many people are confused by […]

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