Orlando, Florida: health insurance
Orlando is in Orange County. Here is what Orlando residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Orlando
Plans for Orlando residents are determined by Orange County, home to about 1,471,416 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 Orange County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Orlando? 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 Orlando
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 Orlando and Orange County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Orlando falls under Orange County. A plan that serves Orange 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.
Orlando residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
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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.