Medicare Supplement in Orange County, Florida. About 224,677 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 62 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H1036 and WellCare Premier. For free help comparing plans, call Giron Agency, a licensed Florida agency, or visit gironagency.com.
Orange County, FL has 224,677 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 62% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare supplement carriers are Humana Gold Plus H1036, WellCare Premier, Aetna Medicare Premier. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Orange County medicare supplement market
Orange County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Florida — roughly 62% of its 224,677 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. Only 12% of Orange residents are 65 or older, so it's a younger county where fewer agents specialize in Medicare locally — exactly the gap a dedicated Florida agent fills. 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 36 Medicare Advantage plans are available in Orange County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
Orange County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
1,494,000
Medicare beneficiaries
224,677
MA penetration
62%
Age 65 or older
12%
What makes Orange County different: Growing Puerto Rican Medicare base (post-Maria migration). Orlando is one of the fastest-growing Hispanic Medicare markets in the U.S.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Orange County
Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
WellCare Premier (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 Orange 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. Orange 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 Orlando
▸Orlando Regional Medical Center
▸Nemours Children's 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 Orange County: Florida SHINE — Orange — 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: AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Orange County?▾
About 224,677 Floridians in Orange 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 Orange County?▾
The largest carriers in Orange County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), WellCare Premier (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 Orange County?▾
Florida SHINE — Orange (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Nemours Children's Hospital.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in Orange County?▾
As of May 2026, about 36 Medicare Advantage plans are available to Orange County residents, led by Humana Inc., UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Elevance Health, Inc., Centene Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does the growing Puerto Rican population affect Medicare supplement options in Orange County?▾
The increasing Puerto Rican Medicare beneficiaries in Orange County, influenced by post-Maria migration, have diversified insurance needs. Our local agent can tailor plans G, N, and high-deductible G to address these unique requirements.
When is the best time to enroll in a Medicare supplement plan?▾
You can enroll during Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15th to December 7th each year. Additionally, Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) are available for life changes like moving or losing other coverage.
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