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Taking COBRA instead of Medicare when you turn 65 is usually a costly mistake. COBRA is not considered creditable coverage for Medicare purposes, and you could face permanent late enrollment penalties.
Yes, Medicare covers outpatient surgery and physical therapy under Part B. You typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved cost after meeting your deductible.
The most common Utah-specific mistake is assuming a plan that works well in Salt Lake City will work the same way in a rural county. In parts of rural Utah, plan options are limited and provider networks can be very thin.
Narrow your focus to three things: your doctors, your drugs, and your likely out-of-pocket costs. Comparing everything at once leads to paralysis, so start there and the rest gets easier.
Yes, in most cases. If you are already receiving Social Security benefits before you turn 65, you will generally be enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B automatically. Your card will arrive in the mail about three months before your 65th birthday.
Utah has 14 Medicare Advantage plans for 2026.Availability varies by county.