
Enrollment and eligibility
How to register for Medicare coverage in 3 easy stepsMedicare plans can change each year—and so can your healthcare needs. The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which occurs each year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, gives you the chance to review and make changes to your current Medicare coverage.
Here’s some information to help you prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment and get the most out of your Medicare coverage in 2023.
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, known as the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan “annual election period” or “annual enrollment period” takes place each year from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Coverage changes start on Jan. 1 if the plans gets your request by Dec. 7. This is the primary time when people with Medicare can choose a plan, but there are other times during the year that may be called “open enrollment” or “special enrollment” periods when a person can enroll in a plan, which are explained in more detail below.1
People already enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their
When shopping Medicare plans during the OEP, some coverage details to consider include:
All
Original Medicare is provided by the Federal government and comes in 2 parts—Part A and Part B:
However,
Beyond Original Medicare, there is further coverage through Parts C and D:
Many Medicare Advantage plans include coverage for prescriptions and may offer
Most people first become eligible for Medicare at age 65, but your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) begins 3 months before the month of your 65th birthday, includes your birthday month and continues 3 months after. 1
Because there is a delay from the date of your enrollment to when Medicare coverage starts, try to
If you already have a Medicare Advantage plan, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is when you can enroll in another Medicare Advantage plan or go back to Original Medicare. The dates for this enrollment period are Jan. 1–March 31.1
If needed, you can also add a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to your Medicare Advantage plan.
Your chance to enroll in a
The Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period is the best time to
Even if you’re happy with your current Medicare plan, it’s important to check for any changes next year and
Licensed Humana sales agents are just a phone call away. You can schedule an appointment to talk with a licensed Humana sales agent to explore your options.
You can also contact Medicare directly for more information by calling 800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227) (TTY: 877-486-2048) 24 hours a day, or by visiting the
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