### Question
Can you define what initial part D enrollment period means?


### Answer
**Initial part D enrollment period** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss*:

> the initial enrollment period described in section 1395w–101(b)(2)(A) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395ss*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

