Lake County at a glance
- Population (2024 ACS)
- 422,000
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 124,541
- MA penetration
- 59%
- Age 65 or older
- 29%
What makes Lake County different: Adjacent to The Villages — significant retiree overflow into Clermont, Leesburg, Tavares.
Long-Term Care Hybrid in Lake County, Florida. About 124,541 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 59 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H1036 and WellCare Premier. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Florida agency, or visit gironagency.com.
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Lake County Long-Term Care Hybrid — quick answer
Lake County, FL has about 422,000 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates (29% age 65 or older). The leading insurance carriers serving the county for long-term care hybrid include Humana Gold Plus H1036, WellCare Premier, Florida Blue BlueMedicare. We compare options at no cost to you.
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The Lake County long-term care hybrid market
Lake County has about 422,000 residents, 29% of them 65 or older. For long-term care hybrid, the carriers with the strongest local presence include Humana Gold Plus H1036, WellCare Premier, Florida Blue BlueMedicare — but the right fit depends on your household size, income, and which doctors you want to keep. We compare Humana Gold Plus H1036 against every other carrier serving Lake County at no cost, because the plan with the lowest sticker premium is rarely the one with the lowest total annual cost once subsidies, deductibles, and your prescriptions are factored in. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Top carriers in Lake County
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Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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WellCare Premier (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Source: CMS Monthly MA Enrollment by State/County/Contract (latest Q1 2024). Enrollment figures refresh monthly at data.cms.gov.
Before you enroll: verify your hospital + doctor in Lake County
Each Long-Term Care Hybrid plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Lake County has 3 major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians participate in the specific plan you're considering.
Major hospitals to verify
- AdventHealth Waterman
- South Lake Hospital
- Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Lake carriers — network lookup
- Humana Gold Plus H1036 4★
Humana provider finder ↗ - WellCare Premier 4★
Search "WellCare Premier provider directory" or call the carrier directly. - Florida Blue BlueMedicare 4★
Florida Blue Medicare directory ↗
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors at no cost during any consult.
Want to talk it through?
Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Lake County plans that fit your situation.
Local resources in Lake County
- SHIP counseling: Florida SHINE — Lake — 1-800-963-5337
- Major hospitals: AdventHealth Waterman, South Lake Hospital, Leesburg Regional Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people live in Lake County?
Lake County has about 422,000 residents per the 2024 ACS 5-year estimates; 29% are age 65 or older.
Who are the top insurers in Lake County?
The largest carriers in Lake County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), WellCare Premier (HMO), Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO). We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
What state resources are available in Lake County?
Florida SHINE — Lake (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include AdventHealth Waterman, South Lake Hospital, Leesburg Regional Medical Center.
How does the unique local retiree population affect long-term care coverage?
With significant retiree overflow from The Villages into Clermont and Leesburg, it's crucial to choose a plan that fits your specific needs, especially considering Humana Gold Plus H1036 is one of the top carriers here.
When can I enroll in this Life + LTC rider?
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 or Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event.