Medicare Advantage,
built for California.

Why Imperial for Medicare

Pick your state and county to see plans and networks available where you live.

Who can join

You can enroll in an Imperial Medicare Advantage plan if you have Medicare Part A and Part B, live in our California service area, and aren't enrolled in another Medicare Advantage plan. If you have a chronic condition like diabetes or cardiovascular disease, you may qualify for our HMO Special Needs Plan (SNP).

Medicare enrollment periods

• Initial Coverage Election Period (ICEP): The initial enrollment period for Part B is the seven (7) month period that begins 3 months before the month an individual meets the eligibility requirements for Part B, and ends 3 months after the month of eligibility.
• Initial Enrollment Period for Part D (IEP for Part D): The Part D IEP begins the month the individual receives the notice of the Medicare entitlement determination and continues for three additional months after the month the notice is provided.
• Annual Election Period (AEP): October 15 – December 7
• Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP): January 1 – March 31
• Open Enrollment Period for Institutionalized Individuals (OEPI): The OEPI is continuous for eligible individuals.
• Special Election Periods (SEP): Special election periods constitute periods outside of the usual IEP, AEP, or MA OEP when an individual may elect a plan or change their current plan election. Timeframe depends on the specific SEP.