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Medigap in Desert Aire, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and insurers
Desert Aire is an unincorporated community in Kittitas 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 Desert Aire.
- County
- Kittitas 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 Desert Aire
| Insurer | Plan G | Plan N | HD Plan G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asuris | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Bankers Reserve Life | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| First Health Life & Health | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| GPM Health & Life | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| HumanaDental | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Company of North America | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Medco Containment Life | ✓ | ✓ | – |
| Premera | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Desert Aire
CMS lists no clinician practice locations within 8 miles of Desert Aire. Most specialist care will mean a trip to Union Gap, about 28 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, eye care, physical therapy, general surgery, foot care, and orthopedics. Few or none practice cardiology, cancer care, kidney care, and neurology within 25 miles.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 2 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Cancer care | 0 | 29 mi, Yakima |
| Orthopedics | 3 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Eye care | 8 | 11 mi, Mattawa |
| Kidney care | 1 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Neurology | 1 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Lung care | 1 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Digestive care | 1 | 23 mi, Zillah |
| Urology | 1 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Dermatology | 0 | 29 mi, Yakima |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 1 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Ear, nose and throat | 1 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Physical therapy | 7 | 18 mi, West Richland |
| Mental health | 18 | 11 mi, Mattawa |
Hospitals near Desert Aire
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astria Sunnyside Hospital Sunnyside | 18 mi | Critical access | 2 of 5 stars |
| Kittitas Valley Community Hospital Ellensburg | 29 mi | Critical access | not rated |
| Yakima Valley Memorial Yakima | 29 mi | Acute care | 1 of 5 stars |
| Quincy Valley Medical Center Quincy | 33 mi | Critical access | not rated |
The closest hospital to Desert Aire is Astria Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, about 18 miles away (a critical access hospital: a small rural hospital with 25 or fewer inpatient beds). Medigap has no hospital network: the Part A deductible ($1,736 in 2026) is covered the same here as anywhere.
Skilled nursing near Desert Aire
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside Healthcare Center Sunnyside | 27 mi | 80 | 3 of 5 stars |
| Parkside Care Union Gap | 28 mi | 88 | 1 of 5 stars |
| Garden Village Yakima | 29 mi | 101 | 2 of 5 stars |
| Linden Post Acute Toppenish | 29 mi | 75 | 4 of 5 stars |
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Desert Aire. The highest-rated is Linden Post Acute in Toppenish (4 of 5 stars). Plans G and N pay the $217-a-day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 (2026).
Kittitas County notes
Of the regional Blue plans, Asuris Northwest Health sells in Kittitas County. WSHIP status: not a reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the Kittitas County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Desert Aire: 98950.
Common questions
Which insurers sell Medigap Plan G in Desert Aire, WA?
15: Asuris, Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America, Medco Containment Life, Premera, 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 Desert Aire?
15: Asuris, Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America, Medco Containment Life, Premera, 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 Kittitas County.
Can I use Medigap at Astria Sunnyside 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 Desert Aire 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)