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Yes. People with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig's disease) can qualify for Medicare before age 65, regardless of their work history.
No, you do not re-enroll in Medicare every year. Once you are enrolled, your coverage continues automatically unless you choose to make a change.
Medigap is a supplement that works alongside Original Medicare to cover costs like copays and deductibles. Medicare Advantage replaces Original Medicare entirely with a private plan that bundles your coverage, often with extras, but usually within a provider network.
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.
To apply for a Medicare Savings Program in Utah, contact your local Department of Workforce Services office or apply through Utah's myCase online portal. These programs can help pay for Medicare Part B premiums and other costs if you meet income and asset limits.