Medicare Supplement Plans and Medicare Resources in Hillsborough County, Florida

Hillsborough County Medicare FAQs

How many people in Hillsborough County use Original Medicare?

CMS counts 275,359 people with Medicare in Hillsborough County as of June 2026. Of them, 104,111 (37.8%) use Original Medicare, the coverage a Medicare Supplement plan works with, and 171,248 are in Medicare Advantage or other health plans.

What would a hospital stay at Tampa General 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 hospital that accepts Medicare.

Does a Medicare Supplement plan work at Tampa General Hospital?

Yes. CMS lists Tampa General Hospital as a Medicare-certified hospital, and Medicare Supplement plans work with any doctor or hospital in the United States that accepts Medicare. There are no networks or referrals.

Should Hillsborough County residents choose Plan G or Plan N?

Both cover hospital costs in full. Plan N 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.

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.

Does Medicare pay for care at the Tampa VA hospital?

Generally no. Medicare does not usually pay for care you get at a VA facility, so enrolled veterans use their VA benefits at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. A Medicare Supplement plan covers Medicare-approved care you get outside the VA.

How many Medicare-certified hospitals are in Hillsborough County?

CMS lists nine general hospitals with emergency departments, in Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Plant City and Sun City Center. HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital holds a CMS overall rating of 5 of 5 stars and St. Joseph’s Hospital holds 4 stars. The county also has the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, rehabilitation hospitals and long-term care hospitals.

Where can I get free Medicare counseling in Hillsborough County?

SHINE offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling. In Hillsborough County it is offered through Senior Connection Center. Call the Elder Helpline at 1-800-963-5337.

Sources

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• University of South Florida. Elder Helpline. Accessed October 9, 2026.
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