Special Enrollment Period

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March 13, 2026

Medicare and Divorce: What Happens to Your Coverage

Learn how divorce affects your Medicare eligibility, enrollment timing, and coverage options, including how to qualify through an ex-spouse's work record.

Medicare Part D Sign-Up: Enrollment Windows and Key Deadlines

Find out when and how to sign up for Medicare Part D, including enrollment windows and tips for avoiding late penalties.

Postponing Medicare Enrollment: Pitfalls to Watch For

Discover when it is safe to postpone Medicare enrollment and when waiting could lead to penalties, coverage gaps, or surprise expenses.

Medicare Penalties for Late Enrollment

Learn about the late enrollment penalties for Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D, and find out how to prevent them.

What to Do If You Missed Medicare Open Enrollment

Missed the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period? Learn about the OEP, Special Enrollment Periods, and other options available to you.

Medicare When You Move to a New State

Find out how moving to a new state affects your Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap coverage, plus steps to take before and after moving.

Medicare Special Enrollment Periods: How to Change Coverage Outside Standard Windows

Find out what Medicare Special Enrollment Periods are, which qualifying events make you eligible, and how to use them to adjust your coverage.

How to Enroll in Medicare: Enrollment Periods and Deadlines

Find out when and how to sign up for Medicare, including enrollment periods, methods, and tips for avoiding late penalties.

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