Volusia County at a glance
- Population (2024 ACS)
- 580,000
- Medicare beneficiaries
- 173,674
- MA penetration
- 61%
- Age 65 or older
- 23%
What makes Volusia County different: Daytona retiree market. AdventHealth Advantage is the local provider-owned MA plan.
Medicare Advantage in Volusia County, Florida. About 173,674 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 61 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H1036 and Florida Blue BlueMedicare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Florida agency, or visit gironagency.com.
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Volusia County Medicare Advantage — quick answer
Volusia County, FL has 173,674 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 61% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H1036, Florida Blue BlueMedicare, AdventHealth Advantage. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Volusia County medicare advantage market
Volusia County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Florida — roughly 61% of its 173,674 beneficiaries chose an MA plan over Original Medicare. That level of uptake usually means carriers compete hard locally, so the extra benefits (dental, OTC allowance, transportation, gym) tend to be richer than the Florida average. 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 40 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Volusia County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Volusia County
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Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
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AdventHealth Advantage (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 Volusia 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. Volusia 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 Daytona Beach
- Halifax Health Medical Center
- Florida Hospital Memorial 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 Volusia carriers — network lookup
- Humana Gold Plus H1036 4★
Humana provider finder ↗ - Florida Blue BlueMedicare 4★
Florida Blue Medicare directory ↗ - AdventHealth Advantage 4★
Search "AdventHealth Advantage provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
Free help in Volusia County: Florida SHINE — Volusia — 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.
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Local resources in Volusia County
- SHIP counseling: Florida SHINE — Volusia — 1-800-963-5337
- Major hospitals: AdventHealth Daytona Beach, Halifax Health Medical Center, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Volusia County?
About 173,674 Floridians in Volusia County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 61% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Volusia County?
The largest carriers in Volusia County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO), AdventHealth Advantage (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 Volusia County?
Florida SHINE — Volusia (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include AdventHealth Daytona Beach, Halifax Health Medical Center, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Volusia County?
As of May 2026, about 40 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Volusia County residents, led by Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation, Elevance Health, Inc.. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
What makes Medicare Advantage unique in Volusia County?
Volusia County is known for its large retiree population, especially around Daytona Beach. AdventHealth Advantage, a provider-owned plan, offers local support and services tailored to the needs of retirees.
When can I enroll in Medicare Advantage in Volusia County?
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 each year. Special enrollment periods are also available for life changes like moving or losing coverage.