Dates and Deadlines

When to Delay Enrollment in Medicare Part B

Brad Gunning

Jul 3, 20232 min read

When to Delay Enrollment in Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B is voluntary, but most people should enroll when they turn 65. This timeframe is your Initial Enrollment Period. There...

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What are the Medicare Open Enrollment Periods?

Brad Gunning

Sep 30, 20222 min read

What are the Medicare Open Enrollment Periods?

Open enrollment with regard to Medicare can certainly be confusing. To start, there are different "open enrollments" for the various...

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New Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1

Brad Gunning

Dec 20, 20181 min read

New Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1

A major change comes to Medicare in 2019. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is replacing the Medicare Advantage...

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Brad Gunning

Oct 15, 20182 min read

Medicare Open Enrollment Misconceptions

Each Fall Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment begins with an onslaught of Medicare-related advertisements. TV commercials starring doctors...

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When is Medicare Annual Open Enrollment?

Brad Gunning

Mar 9, 20182 min read

When is Medicare Annual Open Enrollment?

The Medicare Annual Open Enrollment ("AEP") is important, but not for purposes of purchasing a Medicare Supplement plan. Let's explore...

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Brad Gunning

Feb 12, 20182 min read

Medigap Open Enrollment

Unlike Medicare Advantage plans and prescription drug plans, you can sign up for a Medigap (also known as Medicare Supplement) plan...

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Retiring After Age 65, Can You Still Get Medigap?

Brad Gunning

Jan 31, 20172 min read

Retiring After Age 65, Can You Still Get Medigap?

If you plan to retire by age 65 and are enrolled in Medicare Part B, then you have a 6-month Medicare Supplement (Medigap) enrollment...

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When is the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period?

Brad Gunning

Jan 4, 20171 min read

When is the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period?

Each year from January 1 through February 14, Medicare Advantage enrollees have the opportunity to leave their plan and return to...

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When is the Best Time to Switch Medicare Advantage Plans?

Brad Gunning

Oct 20, 20162 min read

When is the Best Time to Switch Medicare Advantage Plans?

While a Medicare Advantage plan doesn't offer the same freedoms you'll find in a Medicare Supplement plan, it can be a great alternative...

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Brad Gunning

Aug 5, 20162 min read

The Medicare Birthday Rule

The federal government regulates private insurance companies with regard to Medicare Supplement programs. That said, some states provide...

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Important Medicare and Medicare Supplement Enrollment Dates

Brad Gunning

Aug 3, 20163 min read

Important Medicare and Medicare Supplement Enrollment Dates

If you're approaching age 65 you've likely been inundated with Medicare and Medicare Supplement insurance advertisements. Obviously your...

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