Initial Enrollment Period
(IEP)
Your Initial Enrollment Period is when you first become eligible for Medicare.
You have a 7-month enrollment window to sign up for Part A and/or Part B.
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Reasons you may be eligible:
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You are turning 65 years old.
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You are newly eligible for Medicare because you have a disability and are under the age of 65.
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You are losing your creditable employer plan.
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You are diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
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During that same time you will need to decide on what type of plan you would like in addition to Parts A & B.
A couple of your options are:
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There are certain instances where you may accrue a penalty if you do not sign up on time, or choose not to enroll in certain Medicare Parts.
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Please call our office to set up an appointment to go through your specific circumstances.
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