If enrollment occurs during a GEP and the deemed IEP begins after the end of the GEP,
coverage begins February of the current year.
EXAMPLE: In 2/10/2023, Tim Brown files for reduced RIB, with an alleged date of birth of 2/04/1960;
however, the Numident record shows a date of birth of 2/4/1956. Since there is a discrepancy
between Tim's claim allegation and the Numident, we request evidence to correct the
date of birth on the Numident record (GN 00203.030). Tim Brown provides the required
evidence which confirms the Numident DOB of 2/4/1956 is correct. An unreduced RIB
is awarded 8/2022, and HI is awarded effective 8/2022.
Since Tim Brown filed an application establishing HI entitlement during a GEP and
while eligible to enroll (being age 65 and entitled to HI), Tim is deemed to have
requested SMI enrollment. Unless Tim refuses such deemed enrollment timely, Tim has
coverage beginning February 2023, as Tim is deemed to have filed the first day of
the then current GEP. If Tim Brown had filed an application in 7/23 (i.e., not during
a GEP), Tim would be deemed enrolled during the 2024 GEP, because this would permit
coverage to begin earlier than enrollment in Tim's deemed IEP (11/24-5/25).