Costco has announced a partnership with SCAN Group to launch co-branded Medicare Advantage (MAPD) and Medi Gap supplement plans, but the plans are not yet available for purchase as they await federal regulatory approval. Specific launch dates and pilot states have not been officially disclosed. [1, 2]
What We Know So Far
- The Partner: Costco is teaming up with SCAN Health Plan, a California-based nonprofit insurer.
- The Rollout: The initial release will be a limited pilot spanning three target markets (two states for Medicare Advantage, one for Medigap).
- Membership: A paid Costco membership will not be required to enroll in the plans.
- Integration: The plans aim to connect Medicare benefits with in-store services like pharmacies, optical, and hearing care. [2, 3, 4, 5]
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