Initial enrollment period
(A) Program initiation
(A)Program initiation#
In the case of an individual who is a part D eligible individual as of November 15, 2005 , there shall be an initial enrollment period that shall be the same as the annual, coordinated open election period described in section 1395w–21(e)(3)(B)(iii) of this title , as applied under paragraph (1)(B)(iii).
(B)Continuing periods#
In the case of an individual who becomes a part D eligible individual after November 15, 2005 , there shall be an initial enrollment period which is the period under section 1395w–21(e)(1) of this title , as applied under paragraph (1)(B)(iii) of this section, 2 2 So in original. Probably should be “of this subsection,”. as if “entitled to benefits under part A or enrolled under part B” were substituted for “entitled to benefits under part A and enrolled under part B”, but in no case shall such period end before the period described in subparagraph (A).