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Medigap in Carson, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and prices
Carson is an unincorporated community in Skamania County. 15 of the insurers we compare sell Medicare Supplement policies to its residents. The lowest Plan G any 65+ applicant can buy here is $239 a month from First Health Life & Health; the lowest Plan N is $189 from First Health Life & Health.
- County
- Skamania County
- Insurers selling here
- 15
- Lowest Plan G open to all 65+
- $239/mo
- Lowest Plan N open to all 65+
- $189/mo
- Nearest hospital
- 18 miles
Plan G and Plan N prices in Carson
| Insurer | Plan G | Plan N | HD Plan G |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA Health Care Authority Premera Plan G | $233 | – | – |
| First Health Life & Health | $239 | $189 | – |
| Bankers Reserve Life | $257 | $194 | – |
| Insurance Company of North America | $257 | $191 | $65 |
| Washington National | $274 | $192 | $68 |
| Premera | $286 | $215 | $71 |
| United American | $293 | $242 | $48 |
| USAA | $309 | $194 | – |
| State Farm | $310 | $239 | – |
| Medco Containment Life | $311 | $226 | – |
| Regence BlueShield | $317 | $244 | – |
| UnitedHealthcare (AARP) | $324 | $265 | – |
| HumanaDental | $330 | $267 | $66 |
| United World Life (Mutual of Omaha) | $379 | $265 | $61 |
| GPM Health & Life | $466 | $239 | – |
Doctors around Carson
CMS lists only 19 clinicians with practice locations within 8 miles of Carson. Most specialist care will mean a trip to Camas, about 31 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, chiropractic, physical therapy, cardiology, eye care, and general surgery. Few or none practice cancer care, orthopedics, kidney care, and neurology within 25 miles. Practices with Medicare clinicians near Carson include One Community Health and Public Hospital District No. 2, Klickitat County, Washington.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 7 | 18 mi, White Salmon |
| Cancer care | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Orthopedics | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Eye care | 4 | 6 mi, Stevenson |
| Kidney care | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Neurology | 0 | 27 mi, Fern Prairie |
| Lung care | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Digestive care | 0 | 27 mi, Fern Prairie |
| Urology | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Dermatology | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 0 | 34 mi, Camas |
| Ear, nose and throat | 0 | 32 mi, Orchards |
| Physical therapy | 7 | 6 mi, Stevenson |
| Mental health | 9 | 6 mi, Stevenson |
Hospitals near Carson
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline Hospital White Salmon | 18 mi | Critical access | not rated |
| PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Vancouver | 37 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Vancouver | 38 mi | Acute care | 4 of 5 stars |
| Klickitat Valley Hospital Goldendale | 51 mi | Critical access | not rated |
The closest hospital to Carson is Skyline Hospital in White Salmon, about 18 miles away (a critical access hospital: a small rural hospital with 25 or fewer inpatient beds). The highest-rated hospital in that list is Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, 4 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 Carson
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacamas Creek Post Acute Camas | 30 mi | 83 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park Vancouver | 34 mi | 88 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Brookfield Health and Rehab of Cascadia Battle Ground | 35 mi | 83 | 3 of 5 stars |
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Carson. The highest-rated is Lacamas Creek Post Acute in Camas (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
Carson is about 7 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.
Skamania County notes
Of the regional Blue plans, Regence BlueShield sells in Skamania County. WSHIP status: not a reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the Skamania County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Carson: 98648.
Common questions
What is the cheapest Medigap Plan G in Carson, WA?
$239 a month from First Health Life & Health, among plans any applicant 65 or older can buy, on the OIC chart current as of October 8, 2026.
Which Medigap insurers sell in Carson?
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 Skamania County.
Can I use Medigap at Skyline 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 Carson 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)