Medicare Basics for Caregivers

Frequently Asked Questions

11. When can a person sign up for a Medicare drug plan (Part D)?

Generally there are three times when people can sign up for Medicare prescription drug coverage. The best time to sign up for Medicare Part D is during the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), which is 7 months long. The IEP covers the 3 months before the month a person becomes entitled to Medicare, the month of the entitlement, and the three months following. (Answer continues on next page.)