How Does Medicare Work in Florida?
In Florida, there are over 4.6 million Medicare enrollees. Forty-eight percent of those Medicare recipients have coverage through a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, while approximately thirty-two percent have Original Medicare alone. Twenty percent have Original Medicare plus Medicare Supplement insurance (Medigap). Medicare is a federal health insurance program, so every state has the same eligibility requirements for enrollment. You can enroll in Original Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance), a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, and/or a Medicare prescription drug (Part…