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Enrollment Periods: What’s the Difference Between IEP and GEP

Vedanth Bhartee

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Updated Jun 12, 2026

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Read this post for more on how to determine when your Medicare coverage starts: https://coverright.com/blog/medicare-…

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CoverRight Insurance Services Inc. represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO and PFFS organizations that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 37 organizations across the nation which offer 3,029 products. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

Not all plans offer all of these benefits. Benefits may vary by carrier and location. Limitations and exclusions may apply.

Enrollment in a plan may be limited to certain times of the year unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period or you are in your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period.

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Enrollment Periods: What’s the Difference Between IEP and GEP

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