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New Start Dates for Medicare Part B Coverage Coming in 2023

November 17, 2022 • By

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Last Updated: November 17, 2022

woman checking Medicare information on a tabletChanges are coming next year for Medicare Part B coverage.

What is not changing:
If you are eligible at age 65, your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP):

  • Begins three months before your 65th birthday.
  • Includes the month of your 65th birthday.
  • Ends three months after your 65th birthday.

If you are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B or if you sign up during the first three months of your IEP, your coverage will start the month you’re first eligible. If you sign up the month you turn 65, your coverage will start the first day of the following month. This won’t change with the new rule.

What is changing:

Starting January 1, 2023, your Medicare Part B coverage starts the first day of the month after you sign up, if you sign up during the last three months of your IEP.

Before this change, if you signed up during the last three months of your IEP, your Medicare Part B coverage started two to three months after you enrolled.

If you don’t sign up for Medicare Part B during your IEP, you have another chance each year during the General Enrollment Period (GEP). The GEP lasts from January 1 through March 31. Starting January 1, 2023, your coverage starts the first day of the month after you sign up.

You can learn more about these updates on our Medicare webpage and our Medicare publication.

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Comments

  1. John B.

    When my wife first got medical she took A but not B can she get it now

    • A.C.

      Hi, John. Typically, if you apply after age 65, you can sign up only during the general enrollment period (GEP).The GEP lasts from January 1 through March 31. In 2023, coverage would begin the month following the application date. Most people who sign up for Part B during the GEP will have a 10 percent increase in monthly premiums for each 12-month period they did not enroll, but were eligible. However, if your wife is still working and covered under a group health plan based on that employment, she may not need to file for Medicare part B until she stops working or drops her health care coverage. 

      For specific questions about her case, she can call 1-800-772-1213, Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and ask a representative to assist her. She can also contact her local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

    • Ashley A.

      Party a&b

  2. Stephen C.

    What does it take to receive SSI. while I’m getting SSDI.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Stephen. Thanks for visiting our blog. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is a needs-based program that pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities, who meet the financial limits. For more information about SSI and how to apply, please visit our Supplemental Security Income page. We hope this helps. 

  3. Marvin B.

    How do I stop part b Medicare I still have coverage with wife insurance

    • A.C.

      Hi, Marvin. Thanks for your question. To terminate your enrollment, we will help you submit a signed request for termination or Form CMS-1763. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires, when possible, a personal interview be conducted with everyone who wishes to terminate entitlement. Therefore, we do not offer form CMS-1763 online. For an interview, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  4. Arvis A.

    I am on SSI and turned 65on Sept 2022 . Do I have to sign up for Part B or should I already be receiving it? I am not sure.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Arvis. Thanks for your question. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  5. Rosie

    My husband receive social security he turn 65 in March 2023 will he have to enroll in Medicare, or do social security enroll him.

    • A.C.

      Thanks for your question, Rosie. Since your husband is already getting Social Security retirement benefits, he will be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B automatically. However, because he must pay a premium for Part B coverage, he has the option of turning it down. To learn more about Medicare, please visit our Medicare Benefits page. We hope this helps.  

  6. John M.

    I signed up in Nov of this year. Will it not go into effect until Jan 1st of 23?

    • A.C.

      Hi, John. Thanks for visiting our blog. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  7. Charles s.

    It’s say my part b starts December when will they take my first payment

  8. pjkidd@yahoo.com

    I assume the Medicare premiums will also begin the 1st of the following month after signing up?

    • A.C.

      Hi. Thanks for your question. If you are currently receiving Social Security benefits, your Medicare premiums will be automatically deducted from your Social Security benefits the month before. If you are not receiving benefits, Medicare will bill you directly on a quarterly basis. We hope this helps. 

  9. Ben

    What good is contacting SS when no one is available to take the calls? You have no problem taking money, forcing enrollments, but God forbid you answer the phone! Why even have this blog? What good is the information when it’s not specific?

    • MajJohn

      Specific information by its very nature might violate your privacy. Can’t get thru? Call 1-800-772-1213.

    • Dianna C.

      Exactly John. In addition SOC SEC System is NOT for persons whom have Mental Dementia etc. Hearing Disabilities. SOC SEC assuming that Everyone have an Advocate to assist them in which is far from the truth Millions of Seniors with Disability are being abused by Hospitals Doctors and Local Senior Citizen Organizations. Speaking from Rare Cancer Patient since 2004 at 45 yrs old forced into Disability it’s Criminal personal experience and observing 1000s of other Disabled and Seniors. SOC SEC SOLUTIONS????

  10. Brenda W.

    My husband retired January 2022 and has been on my health insurance. We decided to go ahead and apply for medicare part B for him now instead of staying on my insurance. How long does it take for SSA to review the online application and send us an answer on whether he can receive his benefits? My job has already done our benefits for 2023 and I am afraid he may not receive an answer by the Dec deadline.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Brenda. Thanks for visiting our blog. The length of time can vary depending on whether we need to verify documents or other personal information. We encourage your husband to contact his local Social Security office for assistance. We hope this is resolved soon. 

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