Enrollment Periods
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
The seven-month period including the three months before, the month of, and the three months following your 65th birthday month.
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
If you do not enroll during your IEP, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. Speak to a counselor for more information.
If you do not enroll during your IEP, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period. Speak to a counselor for more information. General Enrollment Period (GEP)
If you miss your IEP and do not qualify for an SEP,
you can enroll during the General Enrollment Period.
The GEP is from January 1 through March 31 each year.
If you miss your IEP and do not qualify for an SEP,Open Enrollment (OEP)
Occurs every year October 15 through December 7. You can join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or a new stand-alone prescription drug plan. You can also return to Original Medicare from a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Occurs every year October 15 through December 7. You can join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or a new stand-alone prescription drug plan. You can also return to Original Medicare from a Medicare Advantage Plan.See below for more information. Starting in September events will be posted for OEP where you can find events locally for assistance from a counselor.
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MAOEP)
Jan 1 to March 31 you can switch to a different Medicare
Advantage Plan or return to Original Medicare (with or
without a Part D plan) from a Medicare Advantage Plan.
Jan 1 to March 31 you can switch to a different MedicareOpen Enrollment Period, what is it?
Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7 every year.
During Medicare Open Enrollment, Missouri SHIP’s trained counselors can help you:
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Check
Even if you are happy with your current plan, your plan could change! It is essential to check for changes each year.
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Compare
Missouri SHIP's counselors can help you review all your plan options. We help you understand the plans so you can choose the best one for you.
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Save
Your Missouri SHIP counselor will check for savings. They can help you apply for programs that can lower your Medicare-related costs. Missourians with Medicare who used Missouri SHIP's counseling services last year saved $2,000 on average.
Why is Open Enrollment important?
Is it September? Check out the Enrollment Events page for local events where you can seek assistance from a counselor.
Ready to make your appointment? So are we!
Call 1-800-390-3330 or click the button below to request a callback.
In-Person
Prefer in-person help? Missouri SHIP and its partners are excited to offer in-person appointments.
Telephone
You can get any Missouri SHIP service from the comfort of your home with a telephone appointment.