Enrollment Information for People New to Medicare

I missed my Initial Enrollment Period because of an extenuating situation. I looked through all the Special Enrollment Periods and none match my situation. What should I do?

Published: Oct 4, 2024

If you had an extenuating situation that was outside your control and prevented you from enrolling in Medicare, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period on a case-by-case basis. You should contact your local Social Security Administration office to see if you would qualify.