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Jacksonville, Florida: health insurance

Jacksonville is in Duval County. Here is what Jacksonville residents should know about coverage.

Coverage in Jacksonville

Plans for Jacksonville residents are determined by Duval County, home to about 1,030,822 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Duval County before you choose it.

  • Turning 65 in Jacksonville? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) offers free counseling at 1-800-963-5337.
  • Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
  • Medicaid questions? Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) handles applications.

Florida note: Florida's insurance oversight is split between two state agencies: the Office of Insurance Regulation reviews rates and company solvency, while the Department of Financial Services' Division of Consumer Services handles individual consumer complaints and questions.

Colleges and universities near Jacksonville

Florida public institutions include University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Florida colleges.

Do Jacksonville and Duval County have the same plans?

Plans are offered by service area, and Jacksonville falls under Duval County. A plan that serves Duval County is generally the one that applies to you.

Do I have to enroll if I call?

No. A call is a conversation about your options.

Jacksonville residents: call 855-367-1095

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Other major Florida cities

Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.

Do it yourself

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Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

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Under 65 · ACA

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1st

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Short-term · TriTerm

Need coverage in between?

Short-term and TriTerm plans can start quickly and help with big unexpected medical bills. They are not ACA plans: they can ask health questions, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and what is offered varies by state.

TriTerm

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