Initial coverage election period — Your initial coverage election period is the seven-month period that starts three months before you turn 65 and ends three months after then. If you are under 65 and receive Social Security disability, you qualify for Medicare in the 25th month after you begin receiving Social Security. If that is how you are becoming eligible for Medicare, you can enroll into an Advantage plan three months before your month of eligibility until three months after.

• Annual election period — Also known as open enrollment or AEP, the annual election period for Medicare Advantage is always October 15 through December 7. Coverage for the Part C plan you choose during this time will begin January 1 of the following year. During this time, you can also add, change or drop your current coverage.
• Medicare Advantage open enrollment period — During this open enrollment period, you can change from one Advantage plan to another or drop it all together to return to Original Medicare.
• Special election period — There are several unique things that can trigger a special election period. To find out if you qualify for a special election period, schedule an appointment with Teton Medicare.

Medicare Advantage Benefits Can Include

• Dental
• Fitness memberships
• Hearing
• Nutrition programs
• Over-the-counter drugs
• Services and supports for those with chronic conditions
• Transportation to doctor visits
• Vision
• Wellness programs

The benefits that you are eligible for will depend on your area and plan providers.