Which event commonly qualifies for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in Medicare plans?

• A. Moving to a new address
• B. Turning 66
• C. A job change with no new coverage
• D. Annual enrollment period

Answer: (A)

Special Enrollment Periods are for life events that change your eligibility or plan options outside the normal enrollment windows. Moving to a new address commonly qualifies because Medicare plan availability and networks depend on location, so you may need to enroll in a different plan that serves your new area. The SEP typically starts the month you move and lasts two full months, giving you time to pick the right plan for your new location. Turning 66 is covered by the standard initial enrollment around age 65, not an SEP. A job change with no new coverage doesn’t trigger an SEP unless it affects your current coverage. The annual enrollment period is a separate, fixed window for making changes, not an SEP. The event described is moving to a new address.