What is the Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP)?
The Initial Coverage Election Period, or ICEP (not to be confused with the Initial Enrollment Period IEP for Medicare Part D), is a one-time event when an individual first has the opportunity to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. It occurs for most people when turning age 65 and enrolling in Medicare Parts A & B for the first time. This period begins three months before an individual is first eligible for both Medicare Part A and Part B, and ends on the later of:
The Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D Drug Plans (PDP) is the same as the Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B (the seven month period that begins 3 months before the month an individual meets the eligibility requirement for Part B, and ends 3 months after the month of eligibility.
During the Initial Enrollment Period for Part D, individuals may make one Part D enrollment choice, including enrollment in an MA-PD plan. Individuals eligible for Medicare prior to age 65 (such as disability) will have another Initial Enrollment Period for Part D based on upon attaining age 65.
from Medicare.gov, Medicare Options Compare (2016) & Medicare.gov,Medicare Plan Choices Overview (2016)
The Initial Coverage Election Period, or ICEP (not to be confused with the Initial Enrollment Period IEP for Medicare Part D), is a one-time event when an individual first has the opportunity to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. It occurs for most people when turning age 65 and enrolling in Medicare Parts A & B for the first time. This period begins three months before an individual is first eligible for both Medicare Part A and Part B, and ends on the later of:
- the last day of the month before the individual is eligible for Parts A and B, or;
- the last day of the individual's Part B initial enrollment period.
The initial enrollment period for Part B is the seven month period that begins 3 months before the month an individual meets the eligibility requirements for Part B, and ends 3 months after the month of eligibility.
The Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D Drug Plans (PDP) is the same as the Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare Part B (the seven month period that begins 3 months before the month an individual meets the eligibility requirement for Part B, and ends 3 months after the month of eligibility.
During the Initial Enrollment Period for Part D, individuals may make one Part D enrollment choice, including enrollment in an MA-PD plan. Individuals eligible for Medicare prior to age 65 (such as disability) will have another Initial Enrollment Period for Part D based on upon attaining age 65.
from Medicare.gov, Medicare Options Compare (2016) & Medicare.gov,Medicare Plan Choices Overview (2016)