Health Maintenance Organization (HMO): Generally, a primary care physician arranges your healthcare in the plan’s network.
Initial Enrollment period (IEP): This is your first chance to sign up for Medicare. It starts 3 months before your 65th birthday, includes the month you turn 65, and ends 3 months after the month you turn 65.
Special Needs Plans: Plans that may offer benefits, providers and drug lists designed to meet the specific needs of the groups they serve. People with chronic conditions, like diabetes or heart conditions, or who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid may benefit from this type of plan.