LONG BEACH, CA, AND ISSAQUAH, WA, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Today, SCAN Health Plan (SCAN) and Costco Wholesale Corporation (“Costco”) (Nasdaq: COST) announce an enhanced strategic partnership designed to bring greater value to seniors. The expanded alliance marks Costco’s first comprehensive partnership with a Medicare Plan.
The partnership brings together SCAN’s decades of experience serving older adults with Costco’s longstanding trusted consumer expertise, to enhance the Medicare experience. SCAN and Costco will be launching a suite of senior-focused insurance products over the coming years designed to bring more value and better experience to seniors as they navigate their health insurance. Offerings may include, pending regulatory review and approval, a re-invented pharmacy experience, Medflex over the counter (OTC) benefits, vision, audiology, and more.
“For the millions of older adults who rely on Medicare Advantage, the future of the program depends on strong partnerships that make healthcare more accessible, more connected and more seamlessly integrated into everyday life,” said Dr. Sachin H. Jain, CEO of SCAN Group and SCAN Health Plan. “Older adults want healthcare that is easier to navigate, more responsive to their needs and rooted in organizations they trust. Our expanded partnership with Costco will give us a strong foundation to explore new ways to help people stay healthy and independent while delivering the quality, value, and service both of our organizations are known for.”
The expanded partnership represents a shared commitment to leverage the complementary strengths of both organizations.
“For more than 40 years, Costco has consistently listened to our Members and earned their trust delivering consistent value on essential goods and expanding our health service offerings,” said Ron Vachris, CEO of Costco. “Selecting SCAN as our partner to deliver a better healthcare experience for seniors, is an extension of that commitment. We have developed a shared understanding of what matters most to the seniors we serve. Deepening our partnership allows us to build on that foundation and create value for our Members.”
This announcement marks the beginning of a new chapter for SCAN and Costco and reflects a shared vision for what’s possible. Last year, SCAN launched the “Health Insurance is Broken Campaign” to acknowledge the disjointed experience that many seniors face accessing care and services. The partnership between SCAN and Costco aims to accelerate practical health solutions and better serve seniors.
About SCAN
SCAN Group is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization dedicated to addressing the biggest issues in healthcare for older adults, including chronic illness, access to care, homelessness, inequities, and loneliness. SCAN Group’s SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s foremost not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans and serves nearly 460,000 members across 33 counties in California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico, and Washington. Independence at Home, a SCAN Health Plan community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers. Since 2020, SCAN has also launched a portfolio of mission-aligned medical groups, including Healthcare in Action, Welcome Health and myPlace Health, each of which focuses on meeting the needs of older adults. Across all its entities, SCAN serves about half a million members and patients. To learn more, visit www.thescangroup.org and www.scanhealthplan.com.
Seffrah Orlando
SCAN Group
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sorlando@scanhealthplan.com
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