Medicare’s General Enrollment Period

Typically, individuals enroll in Medicare during the months surrounding their 65th birthday. However, if you missed your seven-month Initial Enrollment Period, there’s still hope. You may be eligible to sign up during the General Enrollment Period (January 1 – March 31). Once you’ve signed up, your coverage will begin the following month.

Have questions? SHINE, your local SHIP program, can help. To request SHINE counseling, call the Helpline at 866-413-5337 or visit www.floridashine.org to submit a contact request.