Auto-Enrollment Notice

What is it?

If you get this YELLOW notice it means you automatically qualify for

because you qualify for Medicare and

and currently get

through Original Medicare. You'll be automatically enrolled in a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan unless you decline coverage or join a plan yourself.

When should I get it?

You may get this notice at any time.

Who sends it?

Medicare

What should I do if I get this notice?

Keep the notice.
You don't need to apply to get Extra Help.
If you don't join a plan, Medicare will enroll you in one.
Compare Medicare Prescription Drug Plans with others to meet your needs.

Download a sample

"Auto-Enrollment Notice [PDF, 680 KB]"

Get this notice in Spanish [PDF, 597 KB].

Publication, product, or other number

Product No. 11154

Unofficial name

YELLOW notice

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