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Regence BlueShield vs State Farm Medigap in Washington
By Vadim Marusin, licensed Medicare insurance agent in Washington (WAOIC #1365574). Insurer data checked against the state chart current as of October 8, 2026.
A fact-by-fact comparison of the two insurers' Washington Medicare Supplement line-ups, from the state-approved chart. No rankings, no premiums: just what each sells, where and on what terms.
State Farm: Medigap Assist is not appointed with this insurer and does not sell its policies. Information comes from the state's public chart.
Side by side
| Regence BlueShield | State Farm | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name on the state chart | Regence BlueShield | State Farm Insurance |
| Parent or brand | a Cambia Health Solutions company; independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association | sold through State Farm agents |
| Plans sold in Washington | A, G, K, N, C, F | A, D, G, N, C, F |
| Counties | 22 of 39 | All 39 |
| High-deductible plans | None | None |
| Medicare SELECT | No | No |
| Sells to people under 65 | No | No |
| Health questions outside protected periods | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-existing condition waiting period | None | Up to 3 months |
| Membership required | No | No |
| Current WA rates effective | April 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Where they differ
Only Regence BlueShield sells Plan K. Only State Farm sells Plan D. Regence BlueShield sells in 22 counties and State Farm in 39; they overlap in 22. Regence BlueShield shows no pre-existing condition waiting period on the state chart; the other may apply one of up to three months. State Farm sells through its own agents only.
Where each one sells
- Who sells here
- Neither
- Only State Farm
- Only Regence BlueShield
- Both
Plans you can compare head to head
| Benefit | A | G | N | C | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A hospital coinsurance, plus 365 extra hospital days after Medicare benefits end | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part A hospice care coinsurance or copay | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part B coinsurance or copay (the 20%) | 100% | 100% | 100%* | 100% | 100% |
| Medicare preventive care Part B coinsurance | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| First 3 pints of blood | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Skilled nursing facility care coinsurance | – | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part A deductible | – | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part B deductible | – | – | – | 100% | 100% |
| Part B excess charges | – | 100% | – | – | 100% |
| Foreign travel emergency (up to plan limits) | – | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Yearly out-of-pocket limit | – | – | – | – | – |
How to decide
- Pick your plan letter first; see choosing a plan.
- Check both sell it in your county.
- Get current premiums from both, plus household and bank-draft discounts.
- Ask each about recent rate increases; see rate increases in Washington.
- Remember you can switch later: Washington's switching rule covers Plans B through N.
Insurer pages: Regence BlueShield · State Farm Insurance · All comparisons
Common questions
Is Regence BlueShield or State Farm better for Medigap in Washington?
For any plan letter both sell, the benefits are the same. Compare current premiums, recent rate increases and discounts in your county. Both sell Plan A, Plan G, Plan N, Plan C, and Plan F.
Do Regence BlueShield and State Farm both sell Plan G in Washington?
Regence BlueShield: yes. State Farm: yes.
Can I switch from Regence BlueShield to State Farm?
If you have Medigap Plan B through N, Washington lets you switch to another insurer's Plan B through N at any time with no health questions.