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Medigap in ZIP code 98944, West Richland area
By Vadim Marusin, licensed Medicare insurance agent in Washington (WAOIC #1365574). Insurer data checked against the state chart current as of October 8, 2026.
98944 is in Benton County, where 15 insurers sell Medicare Supplement plans: 15 sell Plan G and 14 sell Plan N.
- County
- Benton
- Closest community
- West Richland
- Medicare clinicians in 98944
- 148
- Nearest hospital
- 0 mi
CMS lists 148 Medicare clinicians practicing at addresses in 98944; 1 may not always accept Medicare assignment. Practices here include Sunnyside Community Hospital Association, Evergreen Anesthesia Associates LLC, Sunnyside Emergency Group A Professional LLC, Swofford and Halma Clinic, Inc. P.s., Rural Physicians Group-pannu PLLC, and Derek S Weaver DO PLLC. Counting everything within 8 miles of the ZIP's center: 148 clinicians, 0.7% sometimes declining assignment (statewide 4.5%). Nearest general hospital: Astria Sunnyside Hospital in Sunnyside, under 1 mile. Nearest Medicare-certified nursing home: Sunnyside Healthcare Center, about 21 miles (3 of 5 stars).
41,839 people on Medicare in Benton County68% in Original Medicare (WA 50%)11% of those 65+ are 85 or older
Medigap plans sold in 98944
| Plan | Insurers | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Plan G | 15 | Asuris, Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America and more |
| Plan N | 14 | Asuris, Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America and more |
| High-deductible Plan G | 6 | HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America, Premera, United American, United World Life (Mutual of Omaha), Washington National |
| Plan A | 14 | Asuris, Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America and more |
| Plan K | 2 | Asuris, UnitedHealthcare (AARP) |
| Plan F | 13 | Asuris, Bankers Reserve Life, First Health Life & Health, GPM Health & Life, HumanaDental, Insurance Company of North America and more |
| Specialty in 98944 | Clinicians |
|---|---|
| Chiropractic | 7 |
| Orthopedics | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 3 |
| Eye care | 3 |
| General surgery | 3 |
| Cardiology | 2 |
| Mental health | 2 |
| Diabetes and hormone care | 1 |
| Foot care | 1 |
| Neurology | 1 |
Hospitals near 98944
| Hospital | Distance | Type | CMS overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astria Sunnyside Hospital Sunnyside | under 1 mi | Critical access | 2 of 5 stars |
| Prosser Memorial Hospital Prosser | 25 mi | Critical access | 3 of 5 stars |
| Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland | 26 mi | Acute care | 4 of 5 stars |
Communities near 98944
- Desert Aire (18 mi)
- West Richland (19 mi)
- Benton City (19 mi)
- Mattawa (19 mi)
- Sunnyside (21 mi)
Neighboring ZIP codes: 99320, 99349, 99353, 98930, 99354, 98938.
Common questions
Which insurers sell Medigap Plan G in 98944?
15 insurers sell Plan G to Benton County residents (OIC chart current as of October 8, 2026).
How many Medigap insurers sell in 98944?
15, the Benton County line-up.
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)
- U.S. Census Bureau 2024 ZCTA Gazetteer; 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file