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Florida Medicare statistics: key numbers and sources
A plain-language reference for writers, families, and community organisations looking for sourced Medicare and older-adult population figures for Florida.
Last updated: September 25, 2026. Every figure below names its source and source year.
At a glance
The Florida figures
4,985,731
people enrolled in Medicare in Florida
Source year: 2024
CMS reported this statewide enrollment count in its 2024 Florida Medicare open enrollment fact sheet.
Source: CMS, Florida Medicare Open Enrollment Fact Sheet613
Medicare Advantage plans available in Florida
Source year: 2024
Plan availability varies by county and plan details can change each year.
Source: CMS, Florida Medicare Open Enrollment Fact Sheet21
stand-alone prescription drug plans available statewide
Source year: 2024
This figure covers stand-alone Part D plans, not drug coverage that may be included with a Medicare Advantage plan.
Source: CMS, Florida Medicare Open Enrollment Fact Sheet5,094,353
Florida residents age 65 and older
Source year: 2024
This population estimate helps show the scale of Medicare-related questions across the state. Medicare also covers some people under 65 who qualify through disability or certain health conditions.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community SurveyNational context
Two useful national reference points
46%
of Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage nationally
Source year: 2022
This national measure is included for context. It is not a Florida-specific enrollment rate.
Source: CMS, Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance77%
of Medicare beneficiaries with Part D coverage nationally
Source year: 2022
Part D coverage may be stand-alone or part of a Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan.
Source: CMS, Medicare Beneficiaries at a GlanceHow to use these figures
Use the source year, not just the number.
Medicare plan availability, premiums, benefits, and enrollment can change. The statewide plan figures on this page are historical 2024 measures, so they are helpful for describing the size and structure of the Florida market, not for comparing today’s personal coverage choices. For current monthly enrollment data, use the CMS Medicare Enrollment Dashboard.
For a personal Medicare decision, compare current options using Medicare.gov and confirm how any plan works with your doctors, prescriptions, preferred pharmacies, and budget.
Methodology and sources
Where these numbers come from
This page uses public data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U.S. Census Bureau. Figures are reported as published by the source. Source dates are shown with each statistic because the datasets are updated on different schedules.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Florida Medicare Open Enrollment Fact Sheet, 2024. Florida Medicare enrollment, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and stand-alone Part D plan availability.
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 American Community Survey, Table S0103. Florida population age 65 and older.
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Medicare Beneficiaries at a Glance, 2024 edition. National Medicare coverage context using 2022 data.
Cite this page
Suggested citation
Gold Coast Financial Services. “Florida Medicare Statistics: Key Numbers and Sources.” Updated September 25, 2026. https://goldcoastfinancialfl.com/florida-medicare-statistics
Stable statistic links: Florida Medicare enrollment, Medicare Advantage plans, Part D plans, and Florida residents age 65 and older.
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