Medicare in San Francisco County, California

The Local Health Landscape

San Francisco's compact Medicare market features world-class academic medicine, the state's deepest D-SNP bench, and significant multilingual outreach.

Hospitals Serving San Francisco County

• UCSF Health (Parnassus & Mission Bay)
• CPMC (Sutter Health), Van Ness & Mission Bernal
• Zuckerberg San Francisco General & Kaiser SF, plus SF VA

Medicare Plan Types Available in San Francisco County

Beneficiaries here choose among Medicare Advantage (Part C), standalone Part D drug plans, and Medigap supplements — availability and pricing are zip-code specific.

Find a Medicare Agent in San Francisco

Licensed Medicare agents serving San Francisco County can help you compare plans and enroll at no cost to you. They’re familiar with the specific plans available in the San Francisco area and throughout San Francisco County.

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Compare Plans in San Francisco County

Enter your zip code to see Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Medigap plans available in San Francisco County.

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Senior Services in San Francisco County

• HICAP (Free Medicare Counseling): Call 1-800-434-0222 to reach your local San Francisco County HICAP office
• Area Agency on Aging: Contact your local AAA for senior programs, Meals on Wheels, and transportation assistance
• In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS): Apply through San Francisco County Department of Social Services
• Medi-Cal: Apply through your county office or at CoveredCA.com

Key Medicare Information

• Medicare Advantage plans — All-in-one coverage, many $0 premium options
• Medigap plans — Supplement Original Medicare, California birthday rule applies
• Part D drug plans — $2,100 annual out-of-pocket cap in 2026
• Medi-Cal dual eligibility — Extra benefits for low-income beneficiaries
• Medicare Savings Programs — Help with premiums and cost-sharing