How can I check my Florida plan?
Look for your 2026 plan ID on your member card or plan documents. It generally begins with a letter and four numbers, followed by three numbers, such as H5216-393. Select your Florida county and search that ID or the plan name below. Do not enter your personal Medicare number.
We compared the CMS 2026 and 2027 county plan files with CMS's 2027 plan crosswalk. The tool distinguishes a plan CMS marks as terminated from a related plan or a possible county service-area change. It cannot determine your personal automatic enrollment, benefits or network.
What does my notice mean?
Your letter is more specific to you than a public plan file. Contact your current plan or Medicare if the meaning or effective date is unclear.
| If your notice says… | What to do |
|---|---|
| The plan will not renew or is ending | Ask about your special enrollment options and how to avoid a gap. Check whether separate drug coverage is needed. |
| Your plan is consolidating or changing | Review the named 2027 plan, benefits, premium, providers and medicines. Do not assume they stay the same. |
| The plan is leaving your area | Check your own county, ZIP code and notice. Ask the plan or Medicare what choices and enrollment period apply. |
| A hospital or doctor is leaving the network | The plan itself may still continue. Ask about your care, costs and any possible enrollment rights. |
Nationally, KFF estimates that about 3.1 million people in Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage and 1.2 million in stand-alone Part D plans are in plans terminating at the end of 2026. Another 1.4 million are in plans being consolidated. These are national estimates, not a Florida count, and consolidation is not the same as termination.
What are my choices if my plan ends?
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to join another Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare. Confirm the dates and effective coverage with Medicare or the plans before making a change.
Original Medicare does not automatically include stand-alone Part D prescription drug coverage. You may want a separate drug plan and a Medicare Supplement policy, also called Medigap. Some people whose Medicare Advantage plan ends have a guaranteed issue right to certain Medigap policies, subject to rules and deadlines. Check your notice and ask Medicare or Florida SHINE about your own rights before choosing.
A Medicare Advantage plan can have a provider network, referrals and different cost sharing. Compare your specific doctors, hospital, medicines, pharmacy, premium and expected costs. Our Medicare Advantage versus Medigap guide explains the tradeoffs.
When should I act?
Medicare's regular open enrollment runs October 15 through December 7, 2026, for changes generally effective January 1, 2027. A plan ending can also provide a special enrollment period; its dates and available choices depend on the event.
Do not wait until the end of a special enrollment period if you need your new coverage or drug plan to begin January 1. Read the dates on your notice and call your plan or 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227; TTY 1-877-486-2048) if you are unsure. Florida SHINE also offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling.
If your hospital is leaving a plan but your plan is not ending, the rules may be different. See what to do when a hospital leaves your Medicare Advantage network.
Can an agent help me compare my options?
Yes. Bring your plan notice and a list of the doctors, hospitals and prescriptions you want to keep. We can help you compare available plans and the questions to confirm with Medicare, the insurer and your providers. You do not have to send that information through the lookup above.
If you receive care at Moffitt Cancer Center, our Tampa Medicare guide explains the specific network questions to ask. Our service is not a substitute for a plan's decision about eligibility or a provider's network confirmation.
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