Medicare
Medicare Plans in San Diego
Enrollment options at Sharp HealthCare.
At Sharp, we’re here to support you and answer all of your Medicare questions, whether you are new to Medicare — turning 65 or over 65 and retiring soon — or already have a Medicare plan.
We offer a variety of ways for you to learn more about Medicare from the safety and convenience of your home. You can attend a free webinar or connect directly with a Medicare specialist.
Choose a Medicare plan accepted by Sharp.
Sharp accepts Medicare Advantage plans from both Sharp Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare. To learn more about specific plan options, please select a carrier below to visit their website.
Get your Medicare questions answered.
If you have questions about Medicare, including how to keep your Sharp doctor or switch to Sharp, or would like to learn more about how Medicare works and the different plan options available, we're here to help.
What should I consider when choosing a Medicare plan?
When you are evaluating your coverage options, it is important to review the following:
- Number of times you visit the doctor in a year
- Plan benefits and monthly premium
- Relationship with your current doctor
- Hospitalization cost
- Drug coverage vs. Part D plan
- Any additional services, such as fitness, dental or worldwide coverage
You may also consider CMS’ Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, which rates health plans on a one-to-five scale, with 5 stars representing excellent performance.
Watch our Understanding How Medicare Works video to learn more.
What are the differences between a Medicare Advantage plan and a Medicare Supplement plan?
Medicare Advantage (or Part C) Plans:
- Plans offered through private insurance companies that provide you with your Medicare Part A and Part B benefits. They also include prescription drug coverage.
- HMO or PPO plans where you have a network of doctors and hospitals to choose from for your care.
Medicare Supplement (or Medigap) Plans:
- Plans offered through private insurance companies that can help pay for some of the costs that Medicare Parts A and B don't cover. This would include copayments, coinsurance and deductibles.
- Allow you to go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare.
- Supplements your Original Medicare benefits.
To learn about plans and their monthly premium costs, visit Sharp Health Plan or UnitedHealthcare, which offer Medicare Advantage plans accepted by Sharp.
Watch our Medicare Advantage and Supplement Plans video to learn more.
Do Medicare Parts A and B include drug coverage?
Medicare Part A does not include drug coverage. Medicare Part B generally doesn't cover most prescription drugs used at home, but it does cover a limited number of outpatient prescription drugs under limited conditions. Generally, drugs covered under Part B are drugs you wouldn't usually give to yourself, like those you get at a doctor's office or hospital outpatient setting.
If you would like to have drug coverage, you may choose a Part D plan, which covers only drugs, or a Medicare Advantage plan (Part C) that includes drug coverage. Visit Sharp Health Plan or UnitedHealthcare, which offer Medicare Advantage plans accepted by Sharp.
Watch our videos to learn more about Medicare.
Understanding how Medicare works can be confusing and seem overwhelming. Our videos help explain how Medicare works in clear, easy-to-understand language.
Understanding How Medicare Works
Understanding Medicare Part A
Understanding Medicare Part B
Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans
Medicare Part D
Medicare Advantage Part C
Medicare Supplement and Advantage Plans
If You Plan to Continue Working Past 65
Medicare Open Enrollment
For those who are turning 65 or retiring, attend this free online class to learn the facts about Medicare.
Questions about Medicare? Enroll for this free one-on-one phone consultation with a Medicare specialist at Sharp HealthCare.
We'll help find the doctor who's right for you.
View doctors specializing in primary care in San Diego.
Dr. Jyotu Sandhu
"Achieving the best possible outcomes for each of my patients is my highest concern."
Dr. Julius Conner, II
"Our practice is successful because we do what is best for the patient first, the group second and the physician third."
Dr. Jose Pelayo
"The Sharp Experience means caring for patients in a comprehensive and compassionate way."
Dr. Jennifer Barkley
"I believe that every person deserves the best health care available."
Dr. William Padilla
"I treat my patients as I would my own family members."
Dr. Brent Rathbun
"My goal is to empower patients to improve their health so they can take advantage of all the things life has to offer."
Dr. Luz Yee Fernandez
"The Sharp Experience is providing quality care with compassion and respect."
Dr. Rolf Ehlers
"Patients are satisfied when they receive top-quality care for a broad range of medical problems."
Dr. Roger Oen
"My interest is in providing care for the patient as a whole."
Dr. Jamie Switzer
"I have been in practice since 1993."
Dr. Iris Ha
"The Sharp Experience means excellent patient-focused care with an amazing team of physicians and nurses in an integrated health system."
Dr. Abisola Olulade
"The Sharp Experience means taking pride in every aspect of patient care."
