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Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying hospital stay, some home health services, and hospice care. It generally does not cover doctor visits, outpatient care, or prescription drugs.
Medicare Advantage plans are required by law to cap your out-of-pocket costs each year, but the specific limit varies by plan. CMS sets a maximum ceiling that plans cannot exceed, though many plans set their caps lower than that ceiling.
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.
Most people should apply for Medicare three months before their 65th birthday. That gives you the earliest possible coverage start and avoids gaps or late penalties.
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.
Utah has 14 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026.Availability varies by county.