Medicare Supplement in Charlotte County, Florida. About 81,245 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 53 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.
Charlotte County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
Charlotte County, FL has 81,245 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 53% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement 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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The Charlotte County medicare supplement market
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).
Charlotte County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
197,000
Medicare beneficiaries
81,245
MA penetration
53%
Age 65 or older
41%
What makes Charlotte County different: Port Charlotte / Punta Gorda — 41% age 65+. Hurricane Ian (2022) rebuild ongoing; Term Life + property-loss conversations.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Charlotte County
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.
Before you enroll: verify your hospital + doctor in Charlotte County
Each Medicare Supplement 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.
Major hospitals to verify
▸ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte
▸Bayfront Health Punta Gorda
▸Fawcett Memorial Hospital
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.
Major hospitals: ShorePoint Health Port Charlotte, Bayfront Health Punta Gorda, Fawcett Memorial Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Charlotte County?▾
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).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Charlotte County?▾
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.
What SHIP resources are available in Charlotte County?▾
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.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Charlotte County?▾
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.
How do I find a Medicare Supplement plan that works for me in Port Charlotte?▾
Look for plans G, N, and high-deductible G offered by Humana Gold Plus H1036 or Florida Blue BlueMedicare. Our local agent can help you choose the best fit based on your specific needs.
When is the best time to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, or Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) if you have a life event. Matt is here year-round to assist with enrollment and help you compare options.
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