Medicare Enrollment Periods Explained

We’ve got the breakdown of all the Medicare and Medicare Advantage enrollment periods that beginner agents need to know.

 

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Resources:

10 Essential Tools for Beginner Insurance Agents: https://ritterim.com/blog/10-essential-tools-for-beginner-insurance-agents/

Apps for Comparing Healthcare & Prescriptions: https://lnk.to/ASGA85

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Do’s and Don’ts: https://ritterim.com/blog/medicare-advantage-open-enrollment-dos-and-donts/

Self-Guided Training with Knight School: https://ritterim.com/knight-school/

The Difference Between Medicare & Medicaid: https://lnk.to/ASGAE01

What is AHIP Certification and How Do I Get It? https://lnk.to/asg672

 

References:

Franchina, Chris. “AEP vs. OEP: Understanding the Differences for Medicare.” Policy Engineer, 11 Jan. 2025, https://policyengineer.com/aep-vs-oep-understanding-the-differences-for-medicare/.

“Get Ready to Buy.” Medicare.Gov, https://www.medicare.gov/health-drug-plans/medigap/ready-to-buy. Accessed 17 June 2025.

“Joining a Plan.” Medicare, “Joining a Plan.” Medicare, www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan. Accessed 10 June 2025.

Worstell, Christian. “Medicare AEP vs. OEP: Know Your Enrollment Periods.” Medicare AEP vs. OEP | How to Enroll or Change Your Medicare Plan | MedicareAdvantage.Com, MedicareAdvantage.com, 18 Mar. 2025, https://www.medicareadvantage.com/enrollment/medicare-aep-vs-oep.

“Medicare Open Enrollment.” CMS.Gov, https://www.cms.gov/priorities/key-initiatives/medicare-open-enrollment-partner-resources. Accessed 10 June 2025.

“Medicare Open Enrollment Fact Sheet 2025.” CMS.Gov, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, https://www.cms.gov/files/document/2024-medicare-open-enrollment-fact-sheet.pdf. Accessed 10 June 2025.

“Special Enrollment Periods.” Medicare, Medicare.gov, https://www.medicare.gov/basics/get-started-with-medicare/get-more-coverage/joining-a-plan/special-enrollment-periods. Accessed 10 June 2025.

“What Is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? | News & Articles | UnitedHealthcare.” UHC.Com, UnitedHealthcare, https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/what-is-the-medicare-annual-enrollment-period. Accessed 10 June 2025.

“What If I Missed My Initial Enrollment Period? | News & Articles | UnitedHealthcare.” UHC.Com, UnitedHealthcare, https://www.uhc.com/news-articles/medicare-articles/what-if-i-missed-my-initial-enrollment-period. Accessed 10 Ju