Care close to home
Major care in the area includes:
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds
- HealthPartners Woodbury
- Regions Hospital
- Lakeview Hospital (Stillwater)
Plan networks differ — we check that your doctors and hospital are covered before you enroll.
Medicare help · Twin Cities Metro
Medicare help in Woodbury, Minnesota
Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Stillwater and Lake Elmo — east-metro retirees with Woodwinds, Regions and HealthPartners close by and the St. Croix an easy drive.
No cost, no obligation, no pressure.
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Medicare in Woodbury
What to know before you compare plans in Washington County
Washington County shares the metro plan lineup, and care is anchored by M Health Fairview Woodwinds, HealthPartners’ Woodbury clinics and Regions Hospital in St. Paul. Some plans reach across the river into Wisconsin and some do not — worth checking if your doctor is in Hudson.
We compare what is actually offered at your ZIP code, including Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with a Minnesota supplement, and confirm your providers before you enroll.
Communities we serve
Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, Afton, Bayport.
When you can enroll
Turning 65? Your Initial Enrollment Period is the 7 months around your birthday. Already on Medicare? The Annual Election Period is Oct 15–Dec 7, and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment runs Jan 1–Mar 31. Cost plans, where sold, accept enrollment year-round.
Your options
Which kind of plan fits you in Woodbury?
Medicare Advantage
All-in-one Part C plans, often $0 premium, that use a local network — so your providers and prescriptions matter.
How Advantage worksMinnesota Medigap
Basic and Extended Basic supplements pair with Original Medicare and let you see any provider nationwide that accepts Medicare.
Basic vs Extended BasicMedicare Cost plans
Still sold in 21 Minnesota counties: a local network at home, Original Medicare everywhere else.
Where Cost plans remainPart D drug plans
Standalone drug coverage chosen around your medications. 2026 out-of-pocket cap: $2,100.
How Part D worksQuestions from Woodbury
Frequently asked questions
Which Medicare plans are available in Woodbury?
Washington County residents can choose among many Medicare Advantage plans, every Medicare supplement carrier in Minnesota and the full Part D lineup. Availability is set by ZIP code and changes each plan year.
Can I keep a doctor in Hudson, Wisconsin?
With Original Medicare and a supplement, yes. With a Medicare Advantage plan, only if that provider is in-network; some east-metro plans include western Wisconsin providers and some do not. We confirm first.
How much does your help cost?
Nothing. Independent agents are paid by the carriers when you enroll, so comparing plans and reviewing your coverage each year is free to you.
Ready when you are
Let’s find your Woodbury Medicare plan together.
A short, friendly conversation — no pressure, no cost.
Written and reviewed by Darin Weidauer — licensed insurance agent (NPN 18580338), Gerontologist (USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology), MBA, Registered Social Security Analyst, and 22-year U.S. Air Force veteran.Last reviewed September 3, 2026. Plan availability, benefits and costs change every plan year — verify current details at Medicare.gov, 1-800-MEDICARE, or Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433.