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State Farm vs United American 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
| State Farm | United American | |
|---|---|---|
| Legal name on the state chart | State Farm Insurance | United American Insurance Company |
| Parent or brand | sold through State Farm agents | a Globe Life company |
| Plans sold in Washington | A, D, G, N, C, F | A, B, D, G, HD-G, N, C, F, HD-F |
| Counties | All 39 | All 39 |
| High-deductible plans | None | HD-G, HD-F |
| Medicare SELECT | No | No |
| Sells to people under 65 | No | Plan B |
| Health questions outside protected periods | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-existing condition waiting period | Up to 3 months | Up to 3 months |
| Membership required | No | No |
| Current WA rates effective | May 1, 2026 | January 15, 2026 |
Where they differ
Only United American sells Plan B, high-deductible Plan G, and high-deductible Plan F. State Farm sells through its own agents only.
Where each one sells
- Who sells here
- Neither
- Only United American
- Only State Farm
- Both
Plans you can compare head to head
| Benefit | A | D | G | N | C | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A hospital coinsurance, plus 365 extra hospital days after Medicare benefits end | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part A hospice care coinsurance or copay | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part B coinsurance or copay (the 20%) | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100%* | 100% | 100% |
| Medicare preventive care Part B coinsurance | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| First 3 pints of blood | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Skilled nursing facility care coinsurance | – | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Part A deductible | – | 100% | 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% | 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: State Farm Insurance · United American Insurance Company · All comparisons
Common questions
Is State Farm or United American 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 D, Plan G, Plan N, Plan C, and Plan F.
Do State Farm and United American both sell Plan G in Washington?
State Farm: yes. United American: yes.
Can I switch from State Farm to United American?
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.