Medicare Part D in Okeechobee County, Florida. About 9,304 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 62 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Florida agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Okeechobee County, FL has 9,304 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 62% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare part d carriers are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Preferred Care Partners. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Okeechobee County medicare part d market
Okeechobee County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Florida — roughly 62% of its 9,304 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. Humana 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 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Okeechobee County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Okeechobee County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
42,369
Medicare beneficiaries
9,304
MA penetration
62%
Age 65 or older
21%
What makes Okeechobee County different: Okeechobee County, on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, is one of Florida's leading agribusiness centers — its dairies rank among the largest in the United States and it remains home to many of the state's traditional cattle-ranching families. Acute care is anchored by the 100-bed HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, which has served the area for more than 40 years.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Okeechobee County
Humana
4.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare
4-star CMS rating
Preferred Care Partners (UnitedHealthcare)
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 Okeechobee County
Each Medicare Part D plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Okeechobee County has 1
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
▸HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital (Okeechobee)
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
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.
Major hospitals: HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital (Okeechobee)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Okeechobee County?▾
About 9,304 Floridians in Okeechobee County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 62% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Okeechobee County?▾
The largest carriers in Okeechobee County are Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Preferred Care Partners (UnitedHealthcare). 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 Okeechobee County?▾
Florida SHINE — Okeechobee County (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital (Okeechobee).
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Okeechobee County?▾
As of May 2026, about 14 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Okeechobee County residents, led by Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Centene Corporation, CVS Health Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Okeechobee's agribusiness impact my Medicare Part D options?▾
As one of Florida’s leading agribusiness centers, Okeechobee County has unique health needs. Our local agent can help you find a standalone prescription drug plan that covers common medications used by dairy and cattle ranching families.
When should I enroll in Medicare Part D for 2025?▾
For 2025, open enrollment period (OEP) is from January 1 to March 31. Annual enrollment period (AEP) runs October 15 to December 7. Special enrollment periods may apply if you move or have a qualifying life event.
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