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Medigap in Fords Prairie, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and insurers
Fords Prairie is an unincorporated community in Lewis County. 15 of the insurers we track sell Medicare Supplement policies to its residents: 15 sell Plan G and 14 sell Plan N. Below: who they are, plus the doctors, hospitals and skilled nursing facilities near Fords Prairie.
- County
- Lewis County
- Insurers selling here
- 15
- Sell Plan G
- 15
- Sell Plan N
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- 5 miles
Fords Prairie is next to Centralia, and shares its doctors, hospitals and insurer line-up. The Centralia page has the same information in more depth.
Who sells Plan G and Plan N in Fords Prairie
| Insurer | Plan G | Plan N | HD Plan G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bankers Reserve Life | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| First Health Life & Health | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| GPM Health & Life | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| HumanaDental | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Company of North America | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medco Containment Life | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Premera | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regence BlueShield | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| State Farm sold through State Farm agents | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| USAA USAA eligibility required | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| United American | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| United World Life (Mutual of Omaha) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| UnitedHealthcare (AARP) AARP membership required | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| WA Health Care Authority Premera Plan G state-sponsored group plan | ✓ | – | – |
| Washington National | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Doctors around Fords Prairie
CMS lists 256 clinicians with practice locations within 8 miles of Fords Prairie, including 95 in primary care (family and internal medicine, nurse practitioners and physician assistants). Only 3 (1.2%) are listed as sometimes declining assignment, below the 4.5% statewide figure. Excess charges are rare here, which favors Plan N for people who don't see specialists often. Within 25 miles, CMS lists clinicians in physical therapy, mental health, chiropractic, eye care, foot care, orthopedics, and cancer care. Few or none practice kidney care within 25 miles. Practices with Medicare clinicians near Fords Prairie include Providence Health and Services Washington, Northwest Emergency Physicians LLC, Providence Health and Services - Washington, and Centralia Physical Therapy Inc. PS.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 9 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Cancer care | 18 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Orthopedics | 24 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Eye care | 71 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Kidney care | 1 | 23 mi, Olympia |
| Neurology | 8 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Lung care | 7 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Digestive care | 5 | 23 mi, Olympia |
| Urology | 13 | 23 mi, Olympia |
| Dermatology | 2 | 23 mi, Olympia |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 2 | 21 mi, Lacey |
| Ear, nose and throat | 2 | 23 mi, Olympia |
| Physical therapy | 150 | 5 mi, Centralia |
| Mental health | 135 | 5 mi, Centralia |
Hospitals near Fords Prairie
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Centralia Hospital Centralia | 5 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| Capital Medical Center Olympia | 23 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia | 26 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| Summit Pacific Medical Center Elma | 28 mi | Critical access | 2 of 5 stars |
The closest hospital to Fords Prairie is Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, about 5 miles away. Medigap has no hospital network: the Part A deductible ($1,736 in 2026) is covered the same here as anywhere.
Skilled nursing near Fords Prairie
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Care Center Centralia | 1 mi | 42 | 3 of 5 stars |
| Three Rivers Care Centralia | 3 mi | 83 | 5 of 5 stars |
| South Creek Post Acute Centralia | 3 mi | 128 | 4 of 5 stars |
| Lacey Post Acute & Rehabilitation Lacey | 19 mi | 120 | 2 of 5 stars |
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Fords Prairie. The highest-rated is Three Rivers Care in Centralia (5 of 5 stars). Plans G and N pay the $217-a-day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 (2026).
Lewis County notes
23,261 people on Medicare in Lewis County43% in Original Medicare (WA 50%)11% of those 65+ are 85 or older
Of the regional Blue plans, Regence BlueShield sells in Lewis County. WSHIP status: not a reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the Lewis County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Fords Prairie: 98544.
Common questions
Which insurers sell Medigap Plan G in Fords Prairie, WA?
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, on the OIC chart current as of October 8, 2026.
Which Medigap insurers sell in Fords Prairie?
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 Lewis County.
Do doctors near Fords Prairie accept Medicare assignment?
Of 256 clinicians CMS lists within 8 miles, 253 (98.8%) always accept assignment and 3 may not.
Can I use Medigap at Providence Centralia Hospital?
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 Fords Prairie 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)
- CMS, Medicare Monthly Enrollment, county level (July 2026)