"Sign up for Part B" package

What is it?

This package notifies people of the chance to enroll in Part B during the General Enrollment Period. It includes a letter and booklet. The package explains how to sign up for Part B, the risks for delaying enrollment, and other decisions you may need to make about your Medicare coverage.

It's sent to all people who didn't sign up, dropped, or lost Part B in the past year.

When should I get it?

At the start of the Part B General Enrollment Period, which occurs from January 1-March 31 each year

Who sends it?

Medicare

What should I do if I get these materials?

Read the materials carefully as soon as you them because they explain important decision that you should make now.

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"Sign up for Part B" package for people living in the United States and come U.S. Territories (the Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa)

• English
• Spanish

"Sign up for Part B" package for people living in Puerto Rico

• English
• Spanish

Publication, product, or other number

Product No. 11873 for people living in the United States and some U.S. Territories

Product No. 11874 for people living in Puerto Rico

Unofficial name

"Sign up for Part B" package