SCAN Medicare Advantage Expands to Northern California
Author: SCAN Health Plan
Published: 2010/02/03 - Updated: 2026/02/03
Publication Type: Announcement
Category Topic: Insurance - Related Publications
Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main - Insights, Updates
Synopsis: This announcement details the successful Northern California expansion of SCAN Health Plan, a not-for-profit Medicare Advantage provider serving over 110,000 members across Southern California and Arizona. The information proves valuable for Medicare-eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities seeking affordable healthcare options, as it documents SCAN's member-centric approach that includes prescription drug coverage, preventive screenings, 24-hour nurse advice lines, and partnerships with established local medical groups. As the fourth-largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plan in the United States with over 30 years of experience, SCAN's demonstrated commitment to serving older adults exclusively - without commercial members - makes this expansion particularly relevant for those navigating Medicare choices in the Bay Area and Central Valley regions - Disabled World (DW).
Introduction
SCAN Health Plan's Northern California Launch Embraced by Local Seniors - More Than 3,100 Medicare-Eligible Individuals Join the Health Plan as it Successfully Launches in Four Local Counties.
SCAN Health Plan has announced that membership enrollment in its Medicare Advantage Plan in Northern California exceeded company projections with more than 3,100 individuals joining the not-for-profit plan's recent launch in four local counties. Eligible individuals may continue to join SCAN until March 31.
Main Content
Serving more than 110,000 Medicare members in Southern California and Arizona, SCAN is now available to Medicare-eligible individuals in San Francisco, Contra Costa, Santa Clara and San Joaquin counties. Affiliated medical groups in those counties include Affinity Medical Group, Brown & Toland Medical Group, Hill Physicians Medical Group, John Muir Physician Network, Omni IPA Medical Group and Santa Clara County IPA.
"Our goal was to bring to Northern California a unique mission and a three-decade track record of providing services that enhance seniors' ability to manage their health while allowing them to continue to control where and how they live," said SCAN CEO Dave Schmidt.
"We are thrilled by the response we've received and how local seniors have embraced our focus on affordability, personal attention and exceptional care provided by an outstanding network of local physicians."
SCAN members receive all of the basic healthcare benefits covered under Medicare as well as additional benefits such as annual routine physical exams, preventive screenings, prescription drug coverage, access to SCAN OnCall, a 24-hour nurse advice line, and more.
Unlike most Medicare Advantage plans, SCAN has no commercial members, thus allowing the plan to dedicate 100 percent of its energy and programs toward serving older adults across the wide spectrum of aging.
Over the past five years, the health plan has doubled its membership thanks to its reputation for member-centric services, competitive benefit plans and a commitment to looking for innovative ways to serve people with Medicare.
For more than 30 years, SCAN Health Plan has been focusing on the unique needs of people with Medicare and today is the fourth-largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage Plan in the United States.
Insights, Analysis, and Developments
Editorial Note: The expansion of dedicated Medicare Advantage plans like SCAN into Northern California reflects a growing recognition that older adults and people with disabilities require specialized healthcare management distinct from commercial insurance models. With healthcare costs continuing to rise and Medicare beneficiaries facing increasingly complex coverage decisions, the entry of established not-for-profit providers into new markets offers seniors additional choices when selecting plans that align with their medical needs and financial circumstances. The success of SCAN's initial Northern California enrollment - exceeding 3,100 members - suggests significant demand for Medicare Advantage options that prioritize accessibility, preventive care, and physician networks familiar with serving aging populations. For individuals evaluating Medicare coverage during open enrollment periods, understanding the differences between traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, and the specific benefits offered by not-for-profit versus commercial insurers remains essential to making informed healthcare decisions that will affect their quality of life and financial security throughout retirement - Disabled World (DW).Attribution/Source(s): This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World (DW) due to its relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by SCAN Health Plan and published on 2010/02/03, this content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity.