Kaiser Permanente of Washington

Learn about the Kaiser Permanente WA Medicare plans.

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Full benefits

The following documents — called an Evidence of Coverage (EOC) — provide in-depth descriptions of the health care benefits for each plan.

Costs

Find providers

Visit one of Kaiser Permanente WA's online provider directories.

Plan options

Kaiser Permanente WA Original Medicare

When you choose Kaiser Permanente’s Original Medicare (HMO) plan, you get high-quality care and coverage — all in a single plan that offers great value. The Core network consists of our high-quality Kaiser Permanente medical groups and connected community providers.

Annual costs

  • Deductible: $250
  • Medical out-of-pocket limit: $2,000

Key features

  • 24/7 consulting nurse helpline and Care Chat for real-time advice online with no copay.
  • Acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy benefits.
  • Coverage for emergency and urgent care while traveling.
  • Vision and hearing benefits.

Available counties

Visit plans by county for retirees or PEBB Continuation Coverage.

This plan is available if you live in these counties: 

  • Benton
  • Columbia
  • Franklin
  • Mason (ZIP code 98560)
  • Walla Walla
  • Whitman
  • Yakima 

In most cases, you must live in a medical plan’s service area to join the plan. If you move out of your plan's service area and your plan is no longer available, you must change plans. If you do not, the PEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change plans to the PEBB Program no later than 60 days after your move.

Kaiser Permanente WA Medicare Advantage

When you choose Kaiser Permanente’s Medicare Advantage plan, you get high-quality care and coverage — all in a single plan that offers great value.

Annual costs

  • Deductible: $0
  • Medical out-of-pocket limit: $2,500

Key features

  • 24/7 consulting nurse helpline and Care Chat for real-time advice online at no cost.
  • Silver & Fit fitness center memberships, which include access to a network of premium fitness centers for select plans and counties.
  • Acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage therapy benefits.
  • Coverage for emergency and urgent care while traveling.
  • Vision and hearing benefits.

Available counties

Visit plans by county for retirees or PEBB Continuation Coverage.

This plan is available if you live in these counties: 

  • Grays Harbor (ZIP codes: 98541, 98557, 98559, 98568)
  • Island
  • King
  • Kitsap
  • Lewis
  • Mason (ZIP codes: 98524, 98528, 98546, 98548, 98555, 98588 and 98592)
  • Pierce
  • Skagit
  • Snohomish
  • Spokane
  • Thurston
  • Whatcom

In most cases, you must live in a medical plan’s service area to join the plan. If you move out of your plan's service area and your plan is no longer available, you must change plans. If you do not, the PEBB Program will enroll you in one. You must report your new address and any request to change plans to the PEBB Program no later than 60 days after your move.

About Kaiser Permanente WA

Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health plans, providing high-quality, affordable health care services and working to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

Quality care with you at the center. Your personal physician is a key advocate for your health. You can choose your own Kaiser Permanente doctor or a contracted community physician and, working together, you’ll make decisions about your health and coordinate your care journey.

Connected care. At Kaiser Permanente, our doctors, medical facilities, pharmacies, labs, and health plans are all part of one organization. They’re connected to each other, and to you, through an electronic health record system so you get informed, personalized care. We also work closely with our community network providers to provide our members a similar level of coordinated high-quality care.

Specialty care. When you’re dealing with a serious health issue, your health becomes the center of your world. That’s why you’re at the center of everything we do. With our plans, you get excellent care from top-notch doctors across a wide range of specialties.

Your care, your way. With Kaiser Permanente, you can choose how, when, and where to get care for yourself and your family. Access virtual care options 24/7, including online chat, an advice line, and video and phone visits available anytime or by appointment. You can also choose an e-visit or email your Kaiser Permanente care team for nonurgent issues.