Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Resources in Broward County, Florida

Broward County Medicare FAQs

How many people in Broward County use Original Medicare?

CMS counts 380,230 people with Medicare in Broward County as of June 2026. Of them, 133,954 (35.2%) use Original Medicare, the coverage a Medicare Supplement plan works with, and 246,276 are in Medicare Advantage or other health plans.

What would a hospital stay at Memorial Regional Hospital cost me with Plan G?

For a 4-day stay in 2026, Original Medicare alone leaves you with the $1,736 Part A deductible. Plan G pays it, along with your Part B coinsurance, so your only Medicare cost for the year is the $283 Part B deductible. The amounts are the same at every Broward hospital that accepts Medicare.

Should Broward residents choose Plan G or Plan N?

Both cover hospital costs in full. Plan N usually has lower premiums but charges up to $20 for some office visits and up to $50 for ER visits that do not lead to an admission, and it does not cover Part B excess charges. If your doctors accept Medicare assignment, excess charges do not apply. Use the calculator on this page with your own quotes to compare.

I spend part of the year up north. Will my Medicare Supplement plan work there?

Yes. Medicare Supplement plans work with any doctor or hospital in the United States that accepts Medicare, with no networks, so the same plan covers care in Broward County and in your other home state. Premiums are usually based on your primary address.

When should I buy a Medicare Supplement plan?

The best time is usually your six-month Medigap open enrollment period, which starts the month you are 65 or older and enrolled in Part B. During it, carriers cannot deny you or charge more because of your health.

Where can I get free Medicare counseling in Broward County?

SHINE offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling through the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County at 5300 Hiatus Road, Sunrise. Call (954) 745-9779 or the statewide SHINE line at 1-800-963-5337.

How many Medicare-certified hospitals are in Broward County?

CMS lists 15 general hospitals and three psychiatric hospitals. Memorial Healthcare System and Broward Health run eight of the general hospitals. Memorial Hospital Miramar and Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Weston hold CMS overall ratings of 5 of 5 stars.

How many Medicare-certified nursing homes are in Broward County?

CMS lists 33, and nine hold 5 of 5 stars in its October 2026 data. Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay, with $217 a day coinsurance for days 21 to 100 in 2026, which most Medicare Supplement plans pay.

Sources

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• Florida Department of Elder Affairs. SHINE: Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders. Accessed October 9, 2026.
• Areawide Council on Aging of Broward County. Aging and Disability Resource Center of Broward County. Accessed October 9, 2026.
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