# Medicare Enrollment

## [Open Enrollment vs Annual Enrollment: Difference Between AEP and OEP](/content/medicare-enrollment/aep-vs-oep/index.html)

Updated November 1, 2024

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Key Takeaways Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) (Oct 15 – Dec 7) lets all Medicare beneficiaries enroll in, switch, or drop Medicare

## [What Employers Need To Know About Medicare Open Enrollment](/content/medicare-enrollment/employer-medicare-open-enrollment/index.html)

Updated September 30, 2024

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Medicare open enrollment is a crucial period for both employees and employers when it comes to health insurance. As an employer, understanding the

## [Original Medicare Enrollment: How to Find a Local Social Security Office](/content/medicare-enrollment/original-medicare-enrollment-how-to-find-a-local-social-security-office/index.html)

Updated June 27, 2024

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Medicare is a federal health insurance program that caters primarily to individuals aged 65 years or older. Those under 65 with specific

## [Use Our Medicare Enrollment Period Chart to Understand When to Sign Up](/content/medicare-enrollment/medicare-enrollment-period-chart/index.html)

Updated September 29, 2023

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Understanding the intricacies of Medicare can be complex, especially when it comes to the different enrollment periods. These are crucial windows that

## [Understanding the Penalty for Canceling Medicare Part B](/content/medicare-enrollment/what-is-penalty-for-canceling-medicare-part-b/index.html)

Updated March 18, 2024

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For different reasons, Medicare beneficiaries often have questions about the financial implications of dropping Part B coverage. Most importantly, what is the

## [How to Sign Up for Medicare Part A & B](/content/medicare-enrollment/sign-up-medicare-a-b/index.html)

Updated January 21, 2025

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How to Enroll in Medicare The Social Security Administration (SSA) processes enrollment applications for Original Medicare (Part A and B) and oversees

## [Medicare Enrollment Deadlines: Your Guide to Timely Coverage](/content/medicare-enrollment/medicare-enrollment-deadlines/index.html)

Updated June 16, 2023

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Timely enrollment in Medicare is vital to ensure uninterrupted coverage and avoid potential penalties. Understanding the relationship between your enrollment and when

## [Medicare Special Enrollment Periods: What Are They?](/content/medicare-enrollment/medicare-special-enrollment-periods/index.html)

Updated May 23, 2023

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Like any other health insurance plan in the U.S., Medicare has fixed enrollment periods (called Annual Enrollment Periods or AEP) where you

## [What You Need to Know About Medicare Advisors and Consultants](/content/medicare-enrollment/what-you-need-to-know-about-medicare-advisors-and-consultants/index.html)

Updated April 16, 2023

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As individuals approach the age of 65, Medicare Advisors can provide valuable guidance on selecting the appropriate Medicare plan. These advisors are

## [Eliminating Medicare Advantage Plans that Don’t Cover Your Doctors](/content/medicare-enrollment/eliminating-medicare-advantage-plans-that-dont-cover-your-doctors/index.html)

Updated April 6, 2023

4 mins read

“Visits to your doctor aren’t covered by your Medicare plan” is a sentence that no one likes to hear. You might hear