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Medicare does not have one enrollment date—it has several enrollment periods, and each one allows different actions. This guide separates the Initial Enrollment Period from Special, General, and annual Open Enrollment, explains why the two January 1–March 31 periods are not interchangeable, why COBRA and retiree coverage do not extend the 8-month employer Special Enrollment Period, how Medigap Open Enrollment works only once, the HSA timing trap for people working past 65, and nine enrollment mistakes worth avoiding.
Published September 9, 2026 • About a 16-minute read
Age 65 is the most familiar path to Medicare, but it is not the only one—and being eligible does not always mean you are enrolled.
Read the articleA plain-language walkthrough of the core cost terms on every plan, and how they work together when you actually use your coverage.
Break down the costsWhy coverage literacy and compliance awareness matter for brokers, agents, and healthcare administrative teams.
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