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Spokane status: not confirmed
No Costco- and SCAN-branded Medicare product has been announced for Spokane County.
The states and launch timing in the reported rollout have not been named. SCAN's existing presence in Washington does not, by itself, confirm that Spokane will be included.
What was announced?
On August 18, 2026, national reporting described Costco and SCAN Group planning a limited expansion into jointly branded Medicare products. The report said the initial rollout would involve Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare Supplement product in a third.
The organizations did not identify those states or give a launch date. That is the most important limitation for Spokane residents: this is a national business announcement, not a local availability notice.
The news builds on a partnership that SCAN announced in 2025. That earlier relationship included Medicare-focused services and education, including activity in Washington, but it did not establish that a future jointly branded product would be offered in Spokane County.
Confirmed
What we know
- Costco and SCAN have an established Medicare-focused partnership.
- Current national reporting describes a limited rollout of jointly branded Medicare products.
- The reporting identifies Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare Supplement product in a third state.
Not disclosed
What remains unknown
- Which states are part of the reported rollout.
- Whether Spokane County or any Washington service area is included.
- The launch date and final availability, which remain subject to approval.
Does this mean Spokane is included?
No. It means Spokane is worth watching because SCAN already operates in Washington, but it would be speculation to say the newly reported products are coming here. Availability must be confirmed by county or service area after official information is released.
What Spokane residents should do now
No coverage decision is needed because of this announcement. Keep your current coverage information, watch for official notices, and verify 2027 availability by ZIP code when Medicare publishes the next plan-year information.
Our 2027 Spokane Medicare changes tracker will be updated when a source identifies Spokane County or another applicable local service area. For general preparation, use the annual Medicare review guide.
Sources reviewed
- The Wall Street Journal's August 18, 2026 report for the newly reported rollout and its undisclosed locations and timing.
- SCAN Health Plan's partnership announcement for background on the organizations' established relationship.
Independent local reporting
Health Insurance Options LLC is not affiliated with Costco, SCAN Group, or SCAN Health Plan. This page is general information and does not recommend or compare a Costco- or SCAN-branded product.
Update log
— Published with Spokane availability marked as unconfirmed.