# Ron Vachris

Type: Person

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## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Costco Pilots Branded Medicare Advantage in 3 Markets With SCAN
2026-08-19 07:51:34 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Costco and SCAN Health Plans are testing a senior-focused Medicare Advantage pilot across three undisclosed markets. The plans include prescription drug, vision, OTC, food, and hearing benefits, with no membership requirement and no public timeline due to regulatory limits.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/costco-scan-medicare-pilot-health

### Costco Enters $500B Medicare Advantage Market with SCAN
2026-08-18 23:50:54 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Costco is joining nonprofit insurer SCAN to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage plan that folds pharmacy, vision, hearing, and OTC services into senior coverage. The initial three-state footprint would reach about 5 million Medicare enrollees.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/costco-scan-medicare-advantage-health

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