Medicare Supplement in St. Johns County, Florida. About 79,462 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 39 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.
St. Johns County Medicare Supplement — quick answer
St. Johns County, FL has 79,462 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 39% 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 St. Johns County medicare supplement market
At roughly 39% MA penetration, most of St. Johns County's 79,462 Medicare beneficiaries stay on Original Medicare, frequently paired with a Medigap policy. That pattern usually signals retirees here prize provider choice and predictable out-of-pocket costs over the lower premiums of MA. 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 28 Medicare Advantage plans are available in St. Johns County, so a side-by-side comparison genuinely matters. Medicare Advantage enrollment figures reflect the latest CMS data (May 2026).
St. Johns County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
304,000
Medicare beneficiaries
79,462
MA penetration
39%
Age 65 or older
20%
What makes St. Johns County different: St. Augustine / Ponte Vedra Beach — Jacksonville-MSA's affluent retiree growth corridor. Mayo Clinic adjacent.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in St. Johns 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 St. Johns 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. St. Johns 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
▸Flagler Hospital
▸UF Health St. Johns
▸Baptist Medical Center South
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 St. Johns County: Florida SHINE — St. Johns — 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.
Medicare AEP opens in 131 days
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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: Flagler Hospital, UF Health St. Johns, Baptist Medical Center South
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in St. Johns County?▾
About 79,462 Floridians in St. Johns County are enrolled in Medicare as of May 2026 CMS data. About 39% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in St. Johns County?▾
The largest carriers in St. Johns 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 St. Johns County?▾
Florida SHINE — St. Johns (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include Flagler Hospital, UF Health St. Johns, Baptist Medical Center South.
How many Medicare Advantage plans are available in St. Johns County?▾
As of May 2026, about 28 Medicare Advantage plans are available to St. Johns County residents, led by UnitedHealth Group, Inc., Humana Inc., CVS Health Corporation, Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation. We compare all of them side by side at no cost.
How does Medicare Supplement fit into the local healthcare landscape of St. Johns County?▾
In St. Johns County, Medicare Supplements like Plans G, N, and high-deductible G complement Original Medicare by filling gaps in coverage. With major hospitals like Flagler Hospital nearby, these plans ensure retirees have comprehensive care options.
What are the enrollment windows for Medicare Supplement in this area?▾
Enrollment periods include Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7 and Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for life changes. Review your needs with a local agent to find the best fit without worrying about costs.
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