Use Medicare Connector for Enrollments

Starting January 1, 2023, the Medicare Part B delay period will go away and the enrollment effective date will change to the first of the month after enrollment.

This change is only applicable to Medicare Part B. There is no change for those who qualify for Medicare Part A. This coverage begins the month the person turns 65 (for those with a birthday on the first of the month, coverage begins the month before he or she turns 65).

The tables below show when Part B coverage begins:

Current Rules

If you enroll during this month of your initial enrollment period: Your coverage will begin: enroll

2 months after you turn 65

3 months after you turn 65

Effective January 1, 2023

If you enroll during this month of your initial enrollment period: Your coverage will begin:

As a reminder, your Medicare Part B clients will see a slight decrease in premiums and deductibles in 2023. The Part B premium will be $164.90 in 2023, down from $170.10. This is the first decrease since 2012. Likewise, the annual deductible will drop $7 from the $233 in 2022 to $226 in 2023.

Conversely, the Part A premiums and deductibles are going up a slight amount next year. However, it’s important to note that 99% of Medicare recipients don’t have to pay anything for Part A because they’ve worked 40 calendar quarters (10 full years) while paying Medicare taxes.

For more information, you can reference the October 18, 2022 Boost.

Finally, although Medicare AEP has come to a close, that doesn’t mean an end to Medicare enrollments.

As people reach age 65, they are still applying for Medicare benefits. Medicare Connector is your best option to get material submitted on time. To access the 2023 Medicare Connector site, click here