Medicare Explained: A Deep Dive Into Enrollment Periods

There are specific times of year to enroll in Medicare or switch plans if you're already enrolled. This video clarifies common rules guiding when and how someone can enroll or switch plans.

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00:00 Introduction
00:21 Premium-free Part A
01:03 Enrolling in Part B
01:14 Automatic Enrollment in Part B
02:06 Active Enrollment in Part B
02:20 Initial Enrollment Period
03:09 General Enrollment Period
03:46 Special Enrollment Periods for Enrollment
04:08 Medicare and Current Employer Coverage
05:57 Additional SEPs
06:44 Making Changes in Medicare
07:20 Fall Open Enrollment
07:42 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment
08:10 Special Enrollment Periods for Making Changes
08:49 Recap
09:39 Resources