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Matt Giron
Licensed in Texas
Charlotte County, FL has 81,245 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 53% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H1036, Florida Blue BlueMedicare, Aetna Medicare Premier. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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About 53% of Charlotte County's 81,245 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 (41% 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 35 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Charlotte County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
What makes Charlotte County different: Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda — 41% age 65+. Hurricane Ian (2022) rebuild ongoing; Term Life + property-loss conversations.
Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Aetna Medicare Premier (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. Charlotte 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 Charlotte County: Florida SHINE — Charlotte — 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 Charlotte County plans that fit your situation.
About 81,245 Floridians in Charlotte County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 53% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
The largest carriers in Charlotte County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO), Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO). We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
Florida SHINE — Charlotte (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte, Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Fawcett Memorial Hospital.
As of May 2026, about 35 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Charlotte County residents, led by Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
With 41% of residents aged 65+, many are choosing Medicare Advantage for its bundled coverage, which includes hospital, medical, and usually drug benefits. Get a free quote to see how it can work for you.
Enrollment periods like Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15-Dec 7 are key, but Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) may also apply if there's a life change. Speak with your local agent for personalized advice.
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