Medicare Advantage in Sumter County, Florida. About 88,772 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 57 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage The Villages and Humana Gold Plus H1036. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Florida agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Sumter County, FL has 88,772 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 57% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage The Villages, Humana Gold Plus H1036, Florida Blue BlueMedicare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Sumter County medicare advantage market
About 57% of Sumter County's 88,772 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 (59% are 65 or older), which means heavy carrier competition and meaningful plan turnover each Annual Enrollment Period — a yearly review almost always pays off. UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage The Villages 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 37 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Sumter County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Sumter County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
142,000
Medicare beneficiaries
88,772
MA penetration
57%
Age 65 or older
59%
What makes Sumter County different: The Villages — 58.9% age 65+ (2020 Census), the oldest county in the U.S. by median age (68.1, Census 2024). Single highest-density retiree market in America.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Sumter County
UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage The Villages (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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 Sumter County
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. Sumter 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
▸UF Health The Villages Hospital
▸Leesburg Regional Medical Center
▸AdventHealth Waterman
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 Sumter County: Florida SHINE — Sumter — 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.
Medicare AEP opens in 131 days
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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.
Major hospitals: UF Health The Villages Hospital, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Waterman
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Sumter County?▾
About 88,772 Floridians in Sumter County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 57% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Sumter County?▾
The largest carriers in Sumter County are UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage The Villages (HMO), Humana Gold Plus H1036 (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 SHIP resources are available in Sumter County?▾
Florida SHINE — Sumter (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include UF Health The Villages Hospital, Leesburg Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Waterman.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Sumter County?▾
As of May 2026, about 37 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Sumter County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why is Medicare Advantage popular here?▾
In Sumter County, Florida, over 85,000 Medicare beneficiaries have chosen Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, with 62% opting for them. This high uptake reflects the county's unique demographic, where nearly 60% are 65+ and many prefer the bundled coverage of Part C plans.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15 to December 7, or during Open Enrollment Periods (OEP), Special Enrollment Periods (SEP), if you have qualifying life events. Check with your local agent for personalized guidance.
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