8.1.1 When to Enroll in Medicare 8.1.2 How to Enroll Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Your IEP for Medicare begins three months before your 65th birthday month and ends three months after. Enrolling during this period is crucial to avoid potential late enrollment penalties. Special Enrollment Periods (SEP): SEPs allow you to enroll in or make changes to your Medicare coverage outside of the IEP under certain qualifying circumstances. These include situations like losing employer-sponsored coverage, moving to a new area with different Medicare options, or qualifying for Medicaid. You can enroll in Medicare through several avenues: 8.1 Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) Chapter 8: Medicare Enrollment Process Online: Visit the official Medicare website to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B. Social Security Administration (SSA): You can enroll in Medicare through your local SSA office or by calling them directly. Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans: Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D plans is typically done through private insurance companies offering these plans. 202404PMED1MDSIMPLE 21 www.Postal-Service-Health-Benefits-Program.com
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