| Part A | Part B | Part C (Medicare Advantage plans) | Part D (Prescription Drug plans) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEP – Initial Enrollment Period | Starts 3 months before and ends 3 months after month of eligibility — total of 7 months | Starts 3 months before and ends 3 months after month of eligibility — total of 7 months | ICEP can be 3 to 7 months depending on enrollment in Part B | Starts 3 months before and ends 3 months after month of eligibility — total of 7 months |
| GEP – General Enrollment Period | Jan 1 to Mar 31 | Jan 1 to Mar 31 | Apr 1 – Jun 30 | Apr 1 – Jun 30 |
| AEP – Annual Election Period | Oct 15 to Dec 7 | Oct 15 to Dec 7 | ||
| SEP – Special Enrollment Period & Special Election Periods | Yes – Special Enrollment Period | Yes – Special Election Periods | Yes – Special Election Periods | |
| MA OEP – Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period | Jan 1 to Mar 31 |
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