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Medigap in Herron Island, WA: Medicare Supplement plans and insurers
Herron Island is an unincorporated community in Pierce 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 Herron Island.
- County
- Pierce County
- Insurers selling here
- 15
- Sell Plan G
- 15
- Sell Plan N
- 14
- Nearest hospital
- 11 miles
Who sells Plan G and Plan N in Herron Island
| 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 Herron Island
CMS lists only 12 clinicians with practice locations within 8 miles of Herron Island. Most specialist care will mean a trip to Gig Harbor, about 12 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 physical therapy, mental health, eye care, chiropractic, cardiology, general surgery, and orthopedics. Practices with Medicare clinicians near Herron Island include Tra-minw P S, Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance, Key Point Therapy LLC, and Community Health Care.
How far to each kind of specialist
| Specialty | Clinicians within 25 mi | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiology | 244 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Cancer care | 151 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Orthopedics | 162 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Eye care | 326 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Kidney care | 77 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Neurology | 126 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Lung care | 102 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Digestive care | 109 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Urology | 77 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Dermatology | 59 | 8 mi, Fox Island |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 40 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Ear, nose and throat | 53 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Physical therapy | 771 | 10 mi, Artondale |
| Mental health | 639 | 3 mi, Home |
Hospitals near Herron Island
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St. Peter Hospital Olympia | 11 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
| St. Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor | 13 mi | Acute care | 5 of 5 stars |
| Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Shelton | 15 mi | Critical access | 2 of 5 stars |
| Capital Medical Center Olympia | 16 mi | Acute care | 3 of 5 stars |
The closest hospital to Herron Island is Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, about 11 miles away. The highest-rated hospital in that list is St. Anthony Hospital, 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 Herron Island
| Skilled nursing facility | Distance | Beds | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gig Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Gig Harbor | 12 mi | 120 | 1 of 5 stars |
| Cottesmore of Life Care Gig Harbor | 13 mi | 108 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Heron's Key Gig Harbor | 13 mi | 30 | 5 of 5 stars |
| Shelton Health and Rehabilitation Shelton | 13 mi | 76 | 2 of 5 stars |
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 35 miles of Herron Island. The highest-rated is Cottesmore of Life Care in Gig Harbor (5 of 5 stars). Plans G and N pay the $217-a-day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 (2026).
Pierce County notes
Of the regional Blue plans, Regence BlueShield sells in Pierce County. WSHIP status: reasonable-choice county (what that means). See the Pierce County page for the county-wide view.
Nearby
ZIP codes around Herron Island: 98349.
Common questions
Which insurers sell Medigap Plan G in Herron Island, 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 Herron Island?
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 Pierce County.
Can I use Medigap at Providence St. Peter 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 Herron Island 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)