Medicare in San Mateo County, California

The Local Health Landscape

San Mateo County's Peninsula corridor sits between San Francisco and Stanford medicine, giving beneficiaries unusual two-direction access.

Hospitals Serving San Mateo County

• Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Sutter), Burlingame
• Kaiser Permanente Redwood City & South San Francisco
• Stanford Health Care minutes south for many residents

Medicare Plan Types Available in San Mateo 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 Daly City

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

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Compare Plans in San Mateo County

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

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Senior Services in San Mateo County

• HICAP (Free Medicare Counseling): Call 1-800-434-0222 to reach your local San Mateo 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 Mateo 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