Ah now I understand your question better.
Generally, yes that's correct. Even if ATC clears you lower you're basically expected to stay above 7000 until KEA. ATC can ask you to descend below that 7000 MEA, you're under radar control - they have other, lower minimums they can follow to vector you around that may not be obvious to you as a pilot. It's always a good idea to keep an eye on MEA and more importantly MSA though! ATC can and will make mistakes.