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Your guide to Medicare enrollment periods 

Medicare Enrollment Periods

  • Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) =  7 months   
    • When you turn 65, you have 7 months to enroll in Medicare
      • 3 months before you turn 65
      • the month you turn 65
      • 3 months after you turn 65
  • Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 10/10 - 12/7   
    • You can make changes to your coverage
  • Open Enrollment Period (OEP) 1/1 - 3/31     
    • Those with Medicare Advantage can switch plans or return to original Medicare
  • Special Qualifying Event (SEP) Qualifying Event
    • Medicare offers Special Enrollment Periods for qualifying life events, such as moving, marriage, divorce, etc.

INITIAL 7 MONTHS TO ENROLL ANNUAL 10/15-12/7 OPEN  1/1 - 3/31 SPECIAL  QUALIFYING EVENT

Medicare 101 - Series

Join us for free and objective presentations on the basics of Medicare. Presentations are available at a variety of community sites on various dates throughout the year. In addition, we offer drop-in dates for Medicare One-on-One Medicare Counseling.

  • Understand the A, B, C and D of Medicare
  • How to enroll and free enrollment assistance
  • Help with Medicare costs
  • Free Medicare counseling and legal assistance

Upcoming Presentations:

Virtual Presentation: Watch the recording on YouTube

Medicare 101: The Basics You Need to Know

 

Questions?

 (414) 289-6334
Medicare Outreach Specialist, Ginger Rogers

 [email protected]

Upcoming One-on-One Medicare Counseling Sessions!

Announcing one-on-one Medicare Counseling

from 10:00 - 2:00

on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month

thru September

at Marcia Coggs 1230 W Cherry Street Call to Reserve your time:

(414) 289-6334

Walk-ins welcome.

Bi Monthly Medicare Counseling 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Marcia Coggs: 1230 W. Cherry St 10 - 2:00

Medicare Outreach Specialist

Do you want to learn more about Medicare?

Our Medicare Outreach Specialist can provide presentations in the community and to your organization, on the following topics:

  • Medicare A, B, C and D
  • Medicare Savings Programs
  • Medigap Policies
  • Prescription Drug Coverage

We also provide one-on-one counseling to individuals in the following areas:

  • Enrolling in Medicare
  • Enrolling in Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy
  • Information on Medicare Supplements
  • Comparing Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)
  • Comparing Prescription Drug Plans (Part D)

Contact us:

(414) 289-6334

[email protected]

 

  

Need More Information?

Email: [email protected]

Call (414) 289-6334 (414) 289-MEDI 

Medicare Outreach Specialist, Ginger Rogers

Medicare 101: Virtual Presentation

Did you miss our virtual Medicare 101 presentation?

The recording is now available!

You may find this hepful if you're looking for information on the basics of Medicare, Medicare Part D updates, and opportunities to receive assistance with your Medicare options during enrollment.

Questions? Call OR Email

(414) 289-6334

[email protected]