Washington Medicare

If you live in the state of Washington and you need some helpful information on finding Medicare in Washington and other Washington Medicare assistance programs, then you’re in the right place.

At GoMedicare.com, we have Washington Medicare information and can help you choose the plan that is right for your health care needs.

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Washington Medicare Facts

In the United States, more than 44 million people are enrolled in a Medicare program. Around 20 percent of these enrollees are also enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, which offers Medicare benefits through private insurance companies. Additionally, a quarter of all Medicare beneficiaries have some form of extra prescription drug coverage through Medicare Part D.

Here are some recent Washington Medicare statistics:

• 896,000 individuals are enrolled in Medicare (About 14 percent of Washington’s total population)
• 209,000 are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan in Washington
• 909,000 have Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
• $4,900 is spent per total Medicare enrolled residence in Washington
• $6,200 is spent per Medicare enrollee in Washington

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Washington Medicare Assistance Programs

The Washington Medicaid program, also called Medical Assistance, helps eligible Medicare enrollees pay for medical expenses.

Washington also offers Medicare Savings Programs to eligible Medicare recipients, which can help offset some medical costs. The Washington Prescription Drug Consortium offers help for paying out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.

Washington also has the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program, which is run by the HelpLine Washington State Office of Insurance Commissioner and provides Medicare beneficiaries with counseling services and education on the various Medicare programs in Washington.

Washington Medicare Contact Information

For more information about Medicare in Washington or Medicare assistance programs contact any one of the following resources:

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore MD 21244-1850
1-800-Medicare

Washington Prescription Drug Purchasing Consortium

Phone: 1-800-913-4146

Health and Recovery Services Helpdesk

Customer Service Center
P.O. Box 45505
Olympia, WA 98504-5505
Phone: 1-800-562-3022

Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA)

HelpLineWashington State Office of Insurance Commissioner
Phone: 1-800-562-6900
TTY: 1-360-586-0241