Medicare & Senior InsuranceQuestion 209 of 716
How long is the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) for Medicare?
a.3 months total
b.7 months total
c.6 months total
d.12 months total
Explanation
The IEP is a 7-month window built around the 65th birthday: three months before the birth month, the birth month itself, and three months after.
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