Medicare in California
Medicare plans in Sacramento, CA: open enrollment guide
Medicare's open enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. What matters for Sacramento: which health systems to check, and where county and state lines change your options.
Medicare in Sacramento
Sacramento is the state capital, and many people here are retired from state or local government. If that is you, ask how your retiree health benefits work with Medicare before you make any change.
UC Davis Health, Sutter and Kaiser are the largest systems, and a plan may include some and not others.
Sacramento is in Sacramento County, California. Where you live decides which plans and prices you can get, because plan availability is set by county and ZIP code.
Use the “Look at plans yourself” button at the top of the page to compare plans for California on your own, or call and we will go through it with you.
Health systems to check in Sacramento
Before you choose or keep a plan, check that your own doctors and hospitals are in its network. These are among the largest systems serving the area. Naming them here is not a statement that any plan includes them.
- UC Davis Health
- Sutter Health
- Dignity Health
- Kaiser Permanente
County and state lines near Sacramento
Sacramento County is next to Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties, and many people in the region live in one and work in another.
The dates
Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7, and changes start January 1. People already in a Medicare Advantage plan get one more change between January 1 and March 31.
Free, unbiased Medicare counseling in California is also available through California HICAP (Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program) at 800-434-0222.
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Medicare questions in Sacramento
Which Sacramento health systems should I check a Medicare plan against?
UC Davis Health, Sutter Health, Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente are among the largest systems serving Sacramento. A plan can include some and leave out others, so check the specific doctor and hospital you use. Naming a system here does not mean any plan includes it.
Does it matter which county or state line I live on near Sacramento?
Sacramento County is next to Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties, and many people in the region live in one and work in another.
I'm retired from state service. How does my retiree coverage work with Medicare?
Retiree plans from public employers differ, and many work together with Medicare in specific ways. Ask your retirement system before you change anything, and get the rules in writing.
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Talk through your Medicare options in Sacramento
Call 855-367-1095 and a licensed agent will review your plan, doctors and prescriptions with you before December 7.
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