What these numbers show
Florida has one of the country's largest Medicare populations. That makes plan choice more than a quick premium comparison. County-level availability, provider access, prescription coverage, and the out-of-pocket structure of a plan can all affect how coverage works in real life.
Use the figures below as a starting point for a conversation or a personal review. They describe statewide conditions and standard Medicare costs, not a recommendation for any individual.
5,196,218
people are enrolled in Medicare in Florida.
CMS reported this total in its 2026 Florida Medicare landscape fact sheet.
Source: CMS, Medicare Open Enrollment in Florida, 2026611
Medicare Advantage plans are available in Florida for 2026.
Plan availability and benefits vary by county, so residents should compare options available where they live.
Source: CMS, Medicare Open Enrollment in Florida, 2026$2.11
is the average monthly Medicare Advantage plan premium in Florida for 2026.
This is an average plan premium, not a person's total healthcare cost. People in Medicare Advantage still pay their Part B premium.
Source: CMS, Medicare Open Enrollment in Florida, 202610
stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plans are available in Florida for 2026.
Drug formularies, pharmacies, deductibles, and cost sharing can differ by plan.
Source: CMS, Medicare Open Enrollment in Florida, 202624.43%
of Florida residents in stand-alone drug plans receive Extra Help.
Extra Help is a Medicare program that helps eligible people with Part D costs.
Source: CMS, Medicare Open Enrollment in Florida, 202622.8%
of Florida's population is age 65 or older.
The Census Bureau reports this share using its July 1, 2025 population estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Florida$202.90
is the standard Medicare Part B monthly premium for most people in 2026.
Some people pay a higher amount based on income, and Medicaid may pay the premium for eligible beneficiaries.
Source: Medicare.gov, 2026 Medicare Costs$283
is the 2026 Medicare Part B deductible.
This is the amount a person generally pays for Part B-covered services before Original Medicare starts to pay.
Source: Medicare.gov, 2026 Medicare Costs$1,736
is the 2026 Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible per benefit period.
A benefit period is not the same as a calendar year, so this deductible can apply more than once in a year.
Source: Medicare.gov, 2026 Medicare CostsHow to use this information
Enrollment totals and plan counts give context, but they cannot tell you whether a particular option fits your doctors, prescriptions, budget, travel habits, or preferred pharmacy. Medicare plan details can change from year to year and can vary by county.
For a personal comparison, start with the current plan documents and use Medicare's official Plan Compare tool to check options in your area.
Methodology and sources
This page summarizes publicly available figures from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare.gov, and the U.S. Census Bureau. Dollar amounts and plan availability are for 2026 unless a source states otherwise. Population data uses the Census Bureau's July 1, 2025 estimate. The page was last reviewed on August 7, 2026.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Open Enrollment in Florida, 2026.
- Medicare.gov, 2026 Medicare Costs.
- U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts: Florida, using July 1, 2025 population estimates.
Cite this page
Elliot Glass Consulting, LLC. “Florida Medicare Statistics and Costs, 2026.” Updated August 7, 2026. https://elliotglassconsulting.com/florida-medicare-statistics
When quoting an individual figure, link directly to its source and include this page's direct link for context.
Put the numbers in the context of your care
A statewide average cannot answer the practical questions around your doctors, prescriptions, costs, and coverage priorities. Elliot can help you organize the comparison.
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