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Medigap in Starbuck, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and insurers
Starbuck is in Columbia 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 Starbuck.
- County
- Columbia County
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 138
- Insurers selling here
- 15
- Sell Plan G
- 15
- Sell Plan N
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- 21 miles
Who sells Plan G and Plan N in Starbuck
| 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 Starbuck
CMS lists no clinician practice locations within 8 miles of Starbuck. Most specialist care will mean a trip to Walla Walla, about 33 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. Few or none practice cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, eye care, kidney care, and neurology within 25 miles.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 1 | 21 mi, Dayton |
| Cancer care | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Orthopedics | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Eye care | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Kidney care | 0 | 27 mi, Pomeroy |
| Neurology | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Lung care | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Digestive care | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Urology | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Dermatology | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 0 | 46 mi, Pullman |
| Ear, nose and throat | 0 | 30 mi, Walla Walla |
| Physical therapy | 0 | 27 mi, Pomeroy |
| Mental health | 5 | 21 mi, Dayton |
Hospitals near Starbuck
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton General Hospital Dayton | 21 mi | Critical access | not rated |
| Garfield County Public Hospital District #1 Pomeroy | 27 mi | Critical access | not rated |
| Providence St. Mary Medical Center Walla Walla | 30 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| Whitman Hospital and Medical Center Colfax | 40 mi | Critical access | 5 of 5 stars |
The closest hospital to Starbuck is Dayton General Hospital in Dayton, about 21 miles away (a critical access hospital: a small rural hospital with 25 or fewer inpatient beds). The highest-rated hospital in that list is Whitman Hospital and Medical Center, 5 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 Starbuck
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Odd Fellows Home Walla Walla | 33 mi | 53 | 4 of 5 stars |
| Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home Walla Walla | 34 mi | 80 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr Walla Walla | 34 mi | 99 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Regency at the Park College Place | 35 mi | 106 | 5 of 5 stars |
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Starbuck. The highest-rated is Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home in Walla Walla (5 of 5 stars). Plans G and N pay the $217-a-day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 (2026).
Columbia County notes
1,356 people on Medicare in Columbia County77% in Original Medicare (WA 50%)13% of those 65+ are 85 or older
Of the regional Blue plans, Regence BlueShield sells in Columbia County. WSHIP status: not a reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the Columbia County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Starbuck: 99359.
Common questions
Which insurers sell Medigap Plan G in Starbuck, 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 Starbuck?
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 Columbia County.
Can I use Medigap at Dayton General 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 Starbuck 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)