Medicare Supplement in Leon County, Florida. About 53,633 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 60 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Capital Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Florida agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Leon County, FL has 53,633 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 60% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Capital Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Florida Blue. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Leon County medicare supplement market
Leon County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Florida — roughly 60% of its 53,633 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. Capital Health Plan 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 15 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Leon County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Leon County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
300,500
Medicare beneficiaries
53,633
MA penetration
60%
Age 65 or older
16%
What makes Leon County different: Leon County is anchored by Tallahassee, the state capital and home to Florida State University and Florida A&M, giving it by far the youngest age profile of this batch -- just 15.6% age 65+, well below Florida's ~22%. Despite the college-town demographics, locally based nonprofit HMO Capital Health Plan (a 4.5-star carrier serving the nine-county Big Bend region) dominates Medicare Advantage here, a rarity in a market national carriers usually control.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Leon County
Capital Health Plan
4.5-star CMS rating
UnitedHealthcare (AARP)
4.5-star CMS rating
Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida)
4-star CMS rating
Humana
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 Leon 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. Leon County has 2
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
▸Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare
▸HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Call each hospital's billing office directly — or use the carrier's
network tool on the right to search by hospital name.
Top Leon carriers — network lookup
Capital Health Plan 4.5★
Search "Capital Health provider directory" or call the carrier directly.
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: Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, HCA Florida Capital Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Leon County?▾
About 53,633 Floridians in Leon County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 60% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Leon County?▾
The largest carriers in Leon County are Capital Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare (AARP), Florida Blue (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida), Humana. 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 Leon County?▾
Florida SHINE -- Leon County (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, HCA Florida Capital Hospital.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Leon County?▾
As of May 2026, about 15 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Leon County residents, led by Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation, UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
Why does Capital Health Plan dominate Medicare Advantage in Leon County?▾
In Leon County, just 15.6% of residents are age 65+, significantly lower than Florida's average of about 22%. This unique demographic profile allows HMO Capital Health Plan to effectively serve as the primary Medicare Advantage carrier here.
When can I enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th, or during Special Enrollment Periods if you have a qualifying life event. Always consult with a licensed local agent for personalized advice.
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