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Matt Giron
Licensed in Texas
Brevard County, FL has 182,815 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 51% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H1036, Florida Blue BlueMedicare, Aetna Medicare Eagle. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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About 51% of Brevard County's 182,815 Medicare beneficiaries are in Medicare Advantage — right around the national norm — so you'll find a genuine mix of competitive MA plans and Medigap options here rather than a one-sided market. The county skews older than the Florida average (23% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. Humana Gold Plus H1036 currently leads the county by enrollment, but the lowest total-cost plan for your specific drugs and doctors is often a smaller carrier — which is why we run all of them side by side instead of pushing the biggest name. Right now roughly 36 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Brevard County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
What makes Brevard County different: Space Coast retiree corridor — strong Medigap + term life demand from former NASA/aerospace workforce.
Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO)
4-star CMS rating
Source: CMS Monthly MA Enrollment by State/County/Contract (latest Q1 2024). Enrollment figures refresh monthly at data.cms.gov.
Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Brevard County has 3 major hospital systems. Before you enroll, check that your preferred hospital and physicians participate in the specific plan you're considering.
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Free help in Brevard County: Florida SHINE — Brevard — call 1-800-963-5337. SHIP counselors offer free unbiased Medicare guidance and can run network checks at no cost.
Or skip the cross-checking — we run network checks against your prescriptions and doctors at no cost during any consult.
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Outside the windows, Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) still let you change plans if you moved, lost coverage, qualify for Extra Help / dual eligible, or had a plan terminated. Call to see if you qualify.
Check SEP eligibility (15-min) →Pick a time on Matt's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Brevard County plans that fit your situation.
About 182,815 Floridians in Brevard County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 51% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
The largest carriers in Brevard County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO), Aetna Medicare Eagle (PPO). We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
Florida SHINE — Brevard (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Health First Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital, Rockledge Regional Medical Center.
As of May 2026, about 36 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Brevard County residents, led by Health First Shared Services, Inc., Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Retirees in the Space Coast area often benefit from Medicare Advantage plans due to their comprehensive coverage, including drug benefits. These plans are especially popular among former NASA/aerospace workers who need robust medical support.
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) if you have a qualifying life event. Always consult with a local agent for personalized advice.
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