09/01/2026
Turning 65 in December 2026? Your Medicare Enrollment Window Is Open!
🎉 If you're turning 65 in December 2026, your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) has officially begun.
Your IEP is a 7-month window that starts 3 months before your birthday month, includes your birthday month, and extends 3 months after.
For December birthdays, your enrollment window runs:
📅 September 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
If you're planning to retire, enroll in Medicare, or simply want to understand your options, now is the time to start planning.
Waiting too long could result in:
⚠️ Late enrollment penalties
⚠️ Delays in coverage
⚠️ Unnecessary stress and confusion
There are three ways to enroll in Medicare:
âś… Online through the Social Security Administration at SSA.gov
âś… By calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213
âś… By visiting your local Social Security office
Not sure whether you need Parts A and B? Still working and covered by an employer plan? Already receiving Social Security Benefits? There are different processes you'll need to follow depending on your situation.
📞 Contact Medicare Mike at MR Insurance Solutions for personalized guidance.