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Pinellas County, Florida: health insurance

What Pinellas County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.

Pinellas County at a glance

StateFlorida
Population (2023 est.)961,596
Population rank in Florida7 of 67
Land area274 square miles
Major citiesSt. Petersburg

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).

Why your county matters for coverage

In Florida, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Pinellas County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.

  • Medicare: Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) gives free, unbiased counseling at 1-800-963-5337. Ask which plans serve Pinellas County specifically.
  • Marketplace plans: shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace); enter your Pinellas County ZIP code to see what is offered.
  • Medicaid: apply through Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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.

Questions about Pinellas County

Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Florida?

No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Pinellas County, so check by county.

Where do Pinellas County residents get free Medicare counseling?

Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) (1-800-963-5337) is Florida's free SHIP program.

Do I have to enroll if I call?

No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.

Pinellas County 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.

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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.

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