Will a client who loses Medicare Part B coverage while incarcerated incur a late enrollment fee?

Yes, this is likely. Clients who lose their Medicare Part B coverage while incarcerated and re-enroll in Medicare after their release (but outside of their Initial Enrollment Period) will be charged a late enrollment penalty and will have to wait until a General Enrollment Period to enroll. However, some states allow incarcerated individuals to enroll in Medicare Savings Programs to help pay for Part B costs upon re-enrolling.