The medicare part d enrollment period also allows you to opt out of part d drug benefits.
													
																	Medicare part d open enrollment period 2019. 
								
	
		
	
																	Join a medicare part d plan. 
																	Or call 1 800 557 6059 1 800 557 6059 tty users. 
																	During the medicare advantage open enrollment period january 1 march 31. 
																	Medicare enrollment and benefits can be confusing. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
																	Late enrollment penalty might apply. 
																	And more than a quarter of medigap enrollees nationwide were already enrolled in plan g as of 2019. 
																	Read about when you can sign up for medicare part a and or medicare part b when you re first eligible for medicare during your 7 month initial enrollment period between january 1 march 31 each year general enrollment period and during other special times special enrollment periods. 
																	For example if you enroll in a part d drug plan in 2018 your coverage will start january 1 2019. 
															
													
								
	
		
	
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																	If you are currently eligible for medicare or are nearing the age of medicare eligibility it s vital to understand the medicare enrollment dates.