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Enrollment Periods: What is a Medicare Special Enrollment Period

Richard Chan explains what this Medicare enrollment windows is all about along with what can be changed if you qualify for a Special Enrollment.

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In this Medicare video we explain what Medicare Special Enrollment is and who it is for. CoverRight CEO, Richard Chan explains what this Medicare enrollment windows is all about along with what can be changed if you qualify for a Special Enrollment. We cover: 

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  • What is Medicare Special Enrollment?
  • Who qualifies for a Special Enrollment period?
  • What are the situations that trigger a Special Enrollment?
  • A few common situations include:
    • Moving
    • Retiring after you turn 65 (note: you should start the process before you retire)
    • Medicaid
  • What changes can be made during this time?
  • When your Medicare plan becomes effective
  • If you qualify for a Medicare special enrollment period you should evaluate your plan and confirm your coverages to make sure you are in the best Medicare plan for your new needs and avoid any late enrollment penalties

Richard Chan

Richard is the Founder of CoverRight and based in New York. He is passionate about empowering consumers to take control of their health and finances. Prior to starting CoverRight, Richard had extensive experience working in financial services with over 8 years' experience in consumer lending and investment banking.

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