Approved by the Cancer.Net Editorial Board, 04/2015. 1  A biopsy is the removal of a small amount of tissue. It is an important way doctors diagnose many different types of cancer.  The sample removed during the biopsy needs to be processed and analyzed before the doctor can make a diagnosis.
You can sign up for Part A and/or Part B during the General Enrollment Period between January 1âMarch 31 each year if both of these apply: You didn't sign up when you were first eligible. You arenât eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (see below). You must pay premiums for Part A and/or Part B. Your coverage will start July 1.
You can also sign up for Medicare Part D coverage during the Annual Election Period (AEP), sometimes called the Fall Open Enrollment or Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage. 1  This takes place from October 15 to December 7. During this time period: 1  Enroll in a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan or change from one Prescription Drug Plan to another. 2  Disenroll from your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (if youâre already enrolled in one). 3  Enroll in or switch Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans.