Medicare Enrollment Periods

The SSA has three Medicare enrollment periods:

  • Initial Enrollment Period - When you're turning 65, you have a seven-month period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B. This Initial Enrollment Period begins three months prior to the month you turn 65, and ends three months after the month you turn 65. The date you sign up determines the effective date your Medicare coverage starts.

  • General Enrollment Period - If you're not enrolled in Medicare, you have the opportunity to sign up for Part A and/or Part B during a three-month period each year. The General Enrollment Period begins January 1 and ends March 31. Your coverage begins the following July 1.
     
  • Special Enrollment Period - If you and/or your spouse are currently working and covered by an employer group health plan from that current employer, you may be eligible to sign up for Part A and/or Part B during a Special Enrollment period. Contact the SSA for more information.

Medicare Resources

Medicare Enrollment Periods

Requirements to Continue CalPERS Coverage

Certifying Medicare Status

Ineligible for Medicare

Deferred Enrollment in Medicare Part B

Cancellation of CalPERS Health Coverage

Medicare Part B Premiums

Late Enrollment Penalty

Reimbursement of Premiums

Transitioning to a Medicare Health Plan

Enrolling through a Spouse Under 65

Medicare Part D and CalPERS Medicare Health Plans

Medicare Requirements Impacting your CalPERS Health Coverage

Optional Benefits for CalPERS Contracting Agencies

Special Enrollment