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Medigap in Covington, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and prices
Covington is in King County. 15 of the insurers we compare sell Medicare Supplement policies to its residents. The lowest Plan G any 65+ applicant can buy here is $239 a month from First Health Life & Health; the lowest Plan N is $189 from First Health Life & Health.
- County
- King County
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 21,567
- Insurers selling here
- 15
- Lowest Plan G open to all 65+
- $239/mo
- Lowest Plan N open to all 65+
- $189/mo
- Nearest hospital
- 1 miles
Plan G and Plan N prices in Covington
| Insurer | Plan G | Plan N | HD Plan G |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA Health Care Authority Premera Plan G | $233 | – | – |
| First Health Life & Health | $239 | $189 | – |
| Bankers Reserve Life | $257 | $194 | – |
| Insurance Company of North America | $257 | $191 | $65 |
| Washington National | $274 | $192 | $68 |
| Premera | $286 | $215 | $71 |
| United American | $293 | $242 | $48 |
| USAA | $309 | $194 | – |
| State Farm | $310 | $239 | – |
| Medco Containment Life | $311 | $226 | – |
| Regence BlueShield | $317 | $244 | – |
| UnitedHealthcare (AARP) | $324 | $265 | – |
| HumanaDental | $330 | $267 | $66 |
| United World Life (Mutual of Omaha) | $379 | $265 | $61 |
| GPM Health & Life | $466 | $239 | – |
Doctors around Covington
CMS lists 2,197 clinicians with practice locations within 8 miles of Covington, including 1,070 in primary care (family and internal medicine, nurse practitioners and physician assistants). 75 of them (3.4%) are listed as sometimes declining assignment, close to the 4.5% statewide figure. Ask each provider whether they accept assignment; if they all do, Plan N's excess-charge gap won't affect you. Within 25 miles, CMS lists clinicians in physical therapy, mental health, eye care, cardiology, cancer care, neurology, and chiropractic. Practices with Medicare clinicians near Covington include MultiCare Health System, Healthpoint, Kosnoski Eye Care Inc., Mb2k LLC, and Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 622 | in town |
| Cancer care | 546 | 4 mi, Kent |
| Orthopedics | 445 | in town |
| Eye care | 892 | in town |
| Kidney care | 193 | 4 mi, Kent |
| Neurology | 523 | in town |
| Lung care | 277 | 4 mi, Kent |
| Digestive care | 333 | in town |
| Urology | 212 | in town |
| Dermatology | 248 | in town |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 131 | in town |
| Ear, nose and throat | 204 | in town |
| Physical therapy | 2,366 | in town |
| Mental health | 1,720 | in town |
Hospitals near Covington
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| MultiCare Covington Medical Center Covington | under 1 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| Valley Medical Center Renton | 7 mi | Acute care | 2 of 5 stars |
| MultiCare Auburn Medical Center Auburn | 8 mi | Acute care | 2 of 5 stars |
| St. Francis Community Hospital Federal Way | 11 mi | Acute care | 4 of 5 stars |
The closest hospital to Covington is MultiCare Covington Medical Center in Covington, under 1 mile away. The highest-rated hospital in that list is St. Francis Community Hospital, 4 of 5 stars on CMS's overall rating. Medigap has no hospital network: the Part A deductible ($1,736 in 2026) is covered the same here as anywhere.
Skilled nursing near Covington
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center Kent | 5 mi | 91 | 4 of 5 stars |
| Lea Hill Rehabilitation and Care Center Auburn | 6 mi | 36 | 4 of 5 stars |
| North Auburn Care Auburn | 6 mi | 125 | 2 of 5 stars |
| Valley View Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Renton | 7 mi | 136 | 3 of 5 stars |
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Covington. The highest-rated is Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent (4 of 5 stars). Plans G and N pay the $217-a-day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 (2026).
King County notes
Of the regional Blue plans, Regence BlueShield sells in King County. WSHIP status: reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the King County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Covington: 98042.
- Lake Morton-Berrydale
- Shadow Lake
- Maple Valley
- Lake Holm
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire
- Kent
- Black Diamond
- Hobart
Common questions
What is the cheapest Medigap Plan G in Covington, WA?
$239 a month from First Health Life & Health, among plans any applicant 65 or older can buy, on the OIC chart current as of October 8, 2026.
Which Medigap insurers sell in Covington?
15: Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America, Medco Containment Life, Premera, Regence BlueShield, State Farm, USAA, United American, United World Life (Mutual of Omaha), UnitedHealthcare (AARP), WA Health Care Authority Premera Plan G, Washington National. They sell throughout King County.
Do doctors near Covington accept Medicare assignment?
Of 2,197 clinicians CMS lists within 8 miles, 2,122 (96.6%) always accept assignment and 75 may not.
Can I use Medigap at MultiCare Covington Medical Center?
Yes, if it accepts Medicare, which every hospital in this list does. Medigap has no network, except Medicare SELECT policies.
Is Medigap more expensive in Covington than in Seattle?
No. Each insurer charges the same premium for a plan everywhere it sells in Washington. What differs is which insurers sell in your county.
Sources
- Washington OIC / SHIBA, 2026 Approved Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plans (rates current as of October 8, 2026)
- Washington OIC, Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plan coverage and costs
- CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (data.cms.gov dataset mj5m-pzi6), released Nov. 12, 2026
- CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov dataset xubh-q36u)
- CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, October 2026 (data.cms.gov dataset 4pq5-n9py)
- U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer files; 2024 population estimates (SUB-EST2024)