What if my client turned 65 during the COVID-19 pandemic, but did not enroll in Medicare because they continued to stay on Medicaid under the continuous coverage provisions?

Because Medicaid renewals and redeterminations were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic, there may have been clients who turned 65, but remained on Medicaid instead of enrolling in Medicare. These clients may be eligible for a new Special Enrollment Period that will allow them to enroll in Medicare without a penalty if they lose Medicaid coverage after January 1, 2023. Clients have six months from the date their Medicaid coverage ends to enroll.