Medicare in Honolulu County, Hawaii

Honolulu County encompasses the entire island of Oahu — the most populous county in Hawaii and home to roughly two-thirds of the state's residents. Medicare beneficiaries in Honolulu County have the broadest provider network in the state, with major medical centers in Honolulu, Pearl City, Kailua, and Kaneohe.

Honolulu County at a glance

• Largest city: Honolulu
• Island(s): Oahu
• Approximate population: 1,000,000

Medicare plan options in Honolulu County

Honolulu County Medicare beneficiaries can choose from:

• Original Medicare (Parts A & B) plus a Medigap policy and a stand-alone Part D drug plan
• Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans from carriers operating in your zip code
• Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNP) if you also qualify for Med-QUEST

Specific carriers and plan availability vary by zip code. Use Medicare.gov Plan Finder or talk to a Sage PLUS counselor or licensed agent for plans available at your address.

Senior services in Honolulu County

Each Hawaii county has its own Area Agency on Aging that administers Older Americans Act services, the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), and Kupuna Care. For Honolulu County:

• Elderly Affairs Division (EAD) — (808) 768-7700
• Website: elderlyaffairs.com
• Hawaii ADRC statewide: 643-ADRC (643-2372)

Major hospitals and medical centers in Honolulu County

• Queen's Medical Center (Honolulu)
• Straub Medical Center (Honolulu)
• Kaiser Moanalua Medical Center
• Pali Momi Medical Center (Aiea)
• Castle Medical Center (Kailua)
• Kahuku Medical Center (Kahuku)
• Wahiawa General Hospital (Wahiawa)
• Tripler Army Medical Center (military / TRICARE / VA referrals)

Honolulu County has the broadest provider network in Hawaii. Beneficiaries on neighbor islands frequently travel to Oahu for specialty care.

Free Medicare counseling for Honolulu County

Sage PLUS — Hawaii's State Health Insurance Assistance Program — offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling to Honolulu County residents. Call 1-888-875-9229 statewide.

Find a Medicare agent in Honolulu County

Licensed Medicare agents serve Honolulu County and can compare plans, verify your providers and medications, and enroll you — at no cost. Find a Honolulu County agent.