When you become eligible for Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you also become eligible for an ICEP for a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C).

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Compare Medicare Advantage plansIf you plan to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C), your first opportunity is your Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP).
Here’s what you need to know to get started.
When you become eligible for Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you also become eligible for an ICEP for a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C).
Similar to your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) for Original Medicare, your ICEP begins:
Your ICEP can end in 2 ways (whichever is later):
Once you’ve enrolled during your ICEP and enrollment takes effect, the ICEP has been used.
You can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drug coverage (MAPD) or without it (MA).
If you missed your ICEP, you have two other opportunities to join or make changes to a Medicare Advantage plan:
*Eligibility for Special Election Periods are limited to certain qualifying events.
An ICEP is your first chance to enroll in the Medicare Advantage plan of your choice. For more information on MA plans, check out these
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