Medicare Advantage in Pasco County, Florida. About 147,690 Medicare beneficiaries live here, with roughly 66 percent in Medicare Advantage plans. Top carriers include Humana Gold Plus H1036 and WellCare Premier. For free help comparing plans, call Mr. and Mrs. Insurance, a licensed Florida agency, or visit mrandmrsinsurance.com.
Pasco County, FL has 147,690 Medicare beneficiaries per CMS Q1 2024 data, with about 66% enrolled in Medicare Advantage. The top medicare advantage carriers are Humana Gold Plus H1036, WellCare Premier, Florida Blue BlueMedicare. We compare these plans for free and never charge a fee.
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The Pasco County medicare advantage market
Pasco County posts one of the highest Medicare Advantage adoption rates in Florida — roughly 66% of its 147,690 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. The county skews older than the Florida average (24% 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.
Pasco County at a glance
Population (2024 ACS)
622,000
Medicare beneficiaries
147,690
MA penetration
66%
Age 65 or older
24%
What makes Pasco County different: Nature Coast retiree belt (Spring Hill / Hudson / Holiday). Heavy snowbird overlap with Pinellas.
Top Medicare Advantage plans in Pasco County
Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
WellCare Premier (HMO)
4-star CMS rating
Florida Blue BlueMedicare (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.
Before you enroll: verify your hospital + doctor in Pasco County
Each Medicare Advantage plan builds its own provider network — a hospital that's in-network
on one plan may be out-of-network on another. Pasco 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 Dade City
▸Bayonet Point Hospital
▸Morton Plant North Bay 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 Pasco County: Florida SHINE — Pasco — 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 132 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.
Pick a time on Matt or Robin's calendar — 15 minutes, no sales pressure, no obligation. We'll walk through the Pasco County plans that fit your situation.
Major hospitals: AdventHealth Dade City, Bayonet Point Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Medicare beneficiaries live in Pasco County?▾
About 147,690 Floridians in Pasco County are enrolled in Medicare as of 2024 CMS data. About 66% are in Medicare Advantage plans; the rest are in Original Medicare (with or without Medigap).
Who are the top Medicare carriers in Pasco County?▾
The largest carriers in Pasco County are Humana Gold Plus H1036 (HMO), WellCare Premier (HMO), Florida Blue BlueMedicare (HMO). 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 Pasco County?▾
Florida SHINE — Pasco (1-800-963-5337) provides free unbiased Medicare counseling. Major hospitals in the county include AdventHealth Dade City, Bayonet Point Hospital, Morton Plant North Bay Hospital.
Why do so many seniors in Pasco County opt for Medicare Advantage?▾
Over 60% of Medicare beneficiaries in Pasco County, FL, near Spring Hill, choose Medicare Advantage due to the comprehensive coverage and additional benefits like vision and dental. Local agents can help you find a plan that fits your needs.
When is the best time to enroll in a Part C plan?▾
Enrollment periods include Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from Oct 15 to Dec 7, Open Enrollment Period (OEP), and Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). Local agents can help you determine if you need to enroll or switch plans outside of AEP.
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