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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods in New York

Medicare Advantage Enrollment Periods in New York

Learn when you can enroll in, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage plan. Covers the Annual Election Period, Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, and Special Enrollment Periods — including key dates and 2026 changes.

The New York Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty: What It Costs and How to Avoid It

The New York Medicare Part B Late Enrollment Penalty: What It Costs and How to Avoid It

Miss your Part B enrollment window and you'll pay a penalty for life for every 12 months you delayed. Here's how the math works and the rules that let you skip the penalty entirely.

CMS-40B and CMS-L564: How New York Residents Enroll in Medicare Part B After Employer Coverage

CMS-40B and CMS-L564: How New York Residents Enroll in Medicare Part B After Employer Coverage

Worked past 65 on an employer plan? Enrolling in Part B takes two forms, CMS-40B and CMS-L564. Here is who fills out what, the 8-month deadline, and the COBRA trap.