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To avoid misleading Medicare sales tactics, know your rights: agents cannot pressure you, contact you uninvited, or misrepresent plan benefits. Ask questions, take your time, and verify anything you're told with Medicare directly or a free SHIP counselor.
Most people qualify for Medicare at 65. If you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years, you likely qualify for premium-free Part A coverage.
The General Enrollment Period runs January 1 through March 31 each year. It is for people who missed their Initial Enrollment Period and did not qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Coverage starts July 1.
Original Medicare (Parts A and B) gives you the most flexibility. It's accepted by nearly any doctor or hospital in the country that takes Medicare, with no referrals required.
Medicare scams often involve callers pretending to be from Medicare and asking for your Medicare number or personal information. Medicare will almost never call you out of the blue. Hang up, don't share your information, and report suspicious contacts.
Utah has 14 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026.Availability varies by county.