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Some Medicare penalties last as long as you have Medicare coverage, while others have a defined end date. It depends on which penalty you're dealing with.
Watch out for high-pressure tactics, unsolicited contact, requests for your Medicare number before you've agreed to anything, and promises that sound too good to be true. Legitimate agents don't need to rush you.
Medicare is a form of health insurance, but it works differently than the employer or marketplace coverage most people are used to. It's a federal program with its own rules, costs, and structure.
Many Medicare Advantage plans include drug coverage (called Part D), but not all of them do. You need to check each specific plan before enrolling.
If you missed Medicare enrollment due to bad advice or confusion, you may be able to request a Special Enrollment Period or file an appeal with Social Security. The outcome depends on your specific situation and the documentation you can provide.