An election period is a time(s) during which an eligible individual may request to enroll in or disenroll from a plan. The type of election period determines the effective date of coverage. There are several types of election periods. Here are a few:

AEP-Annual Enrollment Period

• Oct 15 through Dec 07 (every year)
• To enroll into a MA, MAPD, or PDP with Jan. 1st effective date.

OEP – Open Enrollment Period

• Jan 1 through Mar 31
• To enroll in a different MA/MAPD from a MA/MAPD or to disenroll from a MA/MAPD and enroll in a PDP only plan

SEP – Special Enrollment Period:

• When circumstances apply
• Depends on circumstances

OEPI – Open Enrollment Period for Institutionalized Individuals

• Throughout the year (Continuous)
• For individuals who move into, reside in, or move out of an institution and end 2 months after the month the individual moves out of the institution

IEP – Initial Enrollment Period (for PDP)

• Available once in a beneficiary’s lifetime
• Begins 3 months before 65th birthday, the month of 65th birthday, and ends 3 months after 65th birthday
• To enroll in MA/MAPD/PDP

ICEP – Initial Coverage Election Period

• Available once in a beneficiary’s lifetime
• Begins 3 months before 65th birthday, the month of 65th birthday, and ends 3 months after 65th birthday
• To enroll in MA/MAPD/PDP