UPDATED Nov. 23, 2024. The Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP) is a one-time event that defines the opportunity to enroll in the Medicare Advantage plan. It is described quite clearly; as long as you register in both Medicare Part A and Part … Read More
Medicare Enrollment – Part A and Part B
How to Apply for Medicare Online
UPDATED July 23, 2024. If you are within three months of age 65 or older, you can apply for Medicare online no matter whether you receive your Social Security benefits. 1. My Social Security Account First, you will need to … Read More
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and Delayed Medicare Part B Enrollment – 2019
UPDATED Mar. 6, 2019. The new video Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and Delayed Medicare Part B Enrollment – 2019 has been released on our YouTube channel. Here is the script of this video. Find more on IEP and Delayed Part … Read More
Part A and Part B Medicare Enrollment Periods
UPDATED Mar. 14, 2024. In this post, we’ll review Part A and Part B Medicare Enrollment Periods. Article Contents Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) General Enrollment Period (GEP) Part B Late Enrollment Penalty How to avoid Part B penalty using Special … Read More
Cobra Medicare Trap: Why Medicare is the Best Choice
UPDATED on Oct. 27, 2023. Many individuals who continue working after the age of 65 often elect COBRA coverage (if they are eligible) rather than enroll in Medicare Part B. However, in most cases, this is not the right choice. … Read More
Delayed Medicare Part A and Part B, and Late Enrollment Penalty – 2024
UPDATED Oct. 27, 2023. If you don’t buy Medicare when you are first eligible, you may be a subject for Part B Late Enrollment Penalty. When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to enroll … Read More
When and How to Enroll in Medicare Part B
UPDATED on Oct. 27, 2023. Medicare Part B is the Medical Insurance portion of Original Medicare, allowing you to use any doctor, specialist, or hospital that accepts Medicare. To enroll in Medicare Part B, you may use one of the … Read More