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Medigap in Skamokawa Valley, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and insurers
Skamokawa Valley is an unincorporated community in Wahkiakum 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 Skamokawa Valley.
- County
- Wahkiakum County
- Insurers selling here
- 15
- Sell Plan G
- 15
- Sell Plan N
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- 18 miles
Who sells Plan G and Plan N in Skamokawa Valley
| 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 Skamokawa Valley
CMS lists only 2 clinicians with practice locations within 8 miles of Skamokawa Valley. Most specialist care will mean a trip to Olympia, about 56 miles away. Medigap pays the same at any provider in the country that accepts Medicare, so you aren't limited to one county's network. Within 25 miles, CMS lists clinicians in mental health, physical therapy, eye care, chiropractic, general surgery, cardiology, and cancer care. Practices with Medicare clinicians near Skamokawa Valley include Cowlitz Family Health Center.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 11 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Cancer care | 10 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Orthopedics | 5 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Eye care | 26 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Kidney care | 4 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Neurology | 4 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Lung care | 6 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Digestive care | 5 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Urology | 4 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Dermatology | 8 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 0 | 55 mi, Barberton |
| Ear, nose and throat | 2 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Physical therapy | 27 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
| Mental health | 58 | 18 mi, Longview Heights |
Hospitals near Skamokawa Valley
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Longview | 18 mi | Acute care | 4 of 5 stars |
| Willapa Harbor Hospital South Bend | 26 mi | Critical access | not rated |
| Ocean Beach Hospital Ilwaco | 27 mi | Critical access | 2 of 5 stars |
| Providence Centralia Hospital Centralia | 38 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
The closest hospital to Skamokawa Valley is PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview, about 18 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 Skamokawa Valley
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill Rehabilitation Longview | 25 mi | 67 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Americana Health and Rehabilitation Longview | 26 mi | 74 | 4 of 5 stars |
| Frontier Rehabilitation and Extended Care Longview | 26 mi | 140 | 2 of 5 stars |
| Willapa Harbor Care Raymond | 30 mi | 60 | 4 of 5 stars |
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Skamokawa Valley. The highest-rated is Beacon Hill Rehabilitation in Longview (5 of 5 stars). Plans G and N pay the $217-a-day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 (2026).
Care across the Oregon line
Skamokawa Valley is about 9 miles from Oregon. Your Washington Medigap policy pays the same at Oregon doctors and hospitals that accept Medicare, with no network. Oregon doesn't ban Part B excess charges, so if you use providers there, Plan G's excess-charge coverage can matter.
Wahkiakum County notes
1,761 people on Medicare in Wahkiakum County54% in Original Medicare (WA 50%)7% of those 65+ are 85 or older
Of the regional Blue plans, Regence BlueShield sells in Wahkiakum County. WSHIP status: not a reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the Wahkiakum County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Skamokawa Valley: 98647.
Common questions
Which insurers sell Medigap Plan G in Skamokawa Valley, 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 Skamokawa Valley?
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 Wahkiakum County.
Can I use Medigap at PeaceHealth St. John 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 Skamokawa Valley 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)