Summit County Medicare overview
Summit County is a mountain resort community known for Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper Mountain. Medicare plan options are more limited than the Front Range, with multiple national and regional carriers as a key regional carrier.
Medicare Advantage plans
Summit County has approximately 5-10 Medicare Advantage plans.
Part D drug plans
Breckenridge residents can choose from 15+ standalone Part D plans. The best plan depends on your specific medications.
Find a Medicare agent in Breckenridge
A licensed Medicare agent can help you compare plans, understand costs, and enroll — all at no cost to you. Agents are paid by insurance carriers, not by you.
Good to know: In rural areas like Summit County, an agent's guidance is especially valuable since plan options may be more limited. An agent can identify the best coverage available at your specific ZIP code.
Compare plans in Summit County
Plan availability and costs vary by county. See every Medicare Advantage, Medigap, and Part D plan available at your ZIP code.
Nearest Social Security office
The nearest Social Security office for Summit County residents is in Lakewood.
| Office | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 1580 Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80214 | 1-866-964-0029 |
Tip: Most Medicare tasks can be handled online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213.
Free Medicare counseling
The Colorado SHIP program provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling for Summit County residents through the Northwest Colorado Area Agency on Aging. Call the statewide SHIP hotline at 1-888-696-7213.
Nearby areas
Neighboring communities include Frisco, Silverthorne, Dillon, and Vail (Eagle County). Plan availability is determined by county, so all residents within Summit County share the same Medicare plan options.