Medicare in Santa Clara County, California

The Local Health Landscape

Santa Clara County pairs Silicon Valley's tech-retiree wave with Stanford and one of the nation's strongest county hospital systems.

Hospitals Serving Santa Clara County

• Stanford Health Care, Palo Alto
• Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose
• Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara & San Jose, plus El Camino Health

Medicare Plan Types Available in Santa Clara 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 Jose

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

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Compare Plans in Santa Clara County

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

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Senior Services in Santa Clara County

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