Most people get medicare part a hospital insurance and part b medical insurance during this period.
Medicare part b open enrollment period.
Even if you don t live in any of these states some insurance companies may decide to sell medigap policies to people under 65.
Initial medicare enrollment period.
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.
If you re not already collecting social security benefits before your initial enrollment period starts you ll need to sign up.
When you are eligible to enroll in medicare part b depends on your circumstances.
Most people get medicare part b medical insurance when they turn 65.
You ll probably have a wider choice of medigap policies and be able to get a lower premium at that time.
If you re already enrolled in medicare part b you ll get a medigap open enrollment period when you turn 65.
During medicare s general enrollment period january 1 march 31 you can enroll in part b and your coverage will start july 1.
If you didn t sign up for part b then now s the time to decide if you want to enroll.
Deciding to enroll in part b is an important decision.
These enrollment periods apply to people who are eligible for medicare either due to age or disability.
It starts 3 months before you turn 65 and ends 3 months after you turn 65.