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Matt Giron
Licensed in Texas
Escambia County, FL has 77,419 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 50% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana Gold Plus H1036, Florida Blue BlueMedicare, Baptist Health Care Medicare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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About 50% of Escambia County's 77,419 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. 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 25 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Escambia County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
What makes Escambia County different: Pensacola — Florida Panhandle. Heavy military/veteran population (NAS Pensacola). Strong TRICARE-to-Medicare transition market.
Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Baptist Health Care Medicare (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.
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. Escambia 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 Escambia County: Florida SHINE — Escambia — 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 Escambia County plans that fit your situation.
About 77,419 Floridians in Escambia County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 50% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
The largest carriers in Escambia County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO), Baptist Health Care Medicare (HMO). We work with all of them and a few smaller carriers that often have better rates for specific situations.
Florida SHINE — Escambia (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Baptist Hospital, Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola, West Florida Hospital.
As of May 2026, about 25 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Escambia County residents, led by Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation, Health Care Service Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Many veterans in Escambia County benefit from Medicare Supplements like Plans G and N, which help cover costs not covered by Original Medicare. These plans are especially useful for those transitioning from TRICARE to Medicare.
You can enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th, or through Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) if you have certain life changes. It’s best to consult with a local agent for personalized advice.
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