Walton County is in the Panhandle and Big Bend, from Pensacola and Fort Walton Beach to Panama City and Tallahassee, with about 89,666 residents (Census 2024 estimate). Its largest towns are Freeport, DeFuniak Springs and Paxton.
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2027 plans in Walton County at a glance
What it means if you live in Walton County
- That's 4 plans fewer than in 2026 (25). If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, check your Annual Notice of Change to see whether it continues and what changes. Humana and UnitedHealthcare end some Medicare Advantage plans here while keeping others; at least 3,519 people in Walton County are in one of those plans. Your plan's letter says whether yours is ending; here is what to do. (CMS data)
- 7 are HMOs (you generally use the plan's network) and 14 are PPOs (which also pay out-of-network doctors, usually at a higher cost to you).
- 8 plans have no Part D drug coverage. Those suit people who get drug coverage elsewhere, such as from the VA; otherwise you could owe a late-enrollment penalty for going without it.
- Special needs plans here: 12 for people with both Medicare and Florida Medicaid; 2 for people with certain chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart failure. You can join one only if you qualify.
- Walton County ranks 40th of Florida's 67 counties for plans open to everyone. In the The Panhandle region (16 counties), the count runs from 13 to 28.
- At least 8,657 people in Walton County were in a Medicare Advantage plan in October 2026.
Licensed insurance agents for Walton County
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See Medicare plans in Walton County
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Original Medicare and Medigap
If you'd rather keep any doctor who takes Medicare, Original Medicare with a Medigap policy and a Part D plan works the same in every Florida county. Medigap in Florida.
Nearby counties
You can only join a Medicare Advantage plan sold in the county where you live.
| County | Plans open to everyone, 2027 | Special needs plans |
|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County | 18 | 13 |
| Holmes County | 13 | 7 |
| Washington County | 13 | 7 |
| Bay County | 19 | 13 |
2026 Medicare costs (the same in every county)
| Cost | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Part B premium | $202.90 a month (standard) |
| Part B deductible | $283 a year |
| Part A deductible | $1,736 per benefit period |
| Part D out-of-pocket cap | $2,100 a year |
Other places to get answers
- Medicare: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227), TTY 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day, or Medicare.gov.
- Social Security (signing up for Parts A and B, Extra Help): 1-800-772-1213, TTY 1-800-325-0778.
- Florida Medicaid and the Medicare Savings Programs (apply through the Department of Children and Families, DCF): ACCESS Florida, DCF customer call center (850) 300-4323. Problems with a Medicaid plan: AHCA Medicaid Helpline 1-877-254-1055. Florida Medicaid and Medicare.
- Insurance questions and complaints about a Medigap policy, an insurance company or an agent: Florida Department of Financial Services Consumer Helpline 1-877-693-5236 (1-877-MY-FL-CFO), or check an agent's Florida license.
- Long-term care residents: the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Florida Department of Elder Affairs), 1-888-831-0404, ombudsman.elderaffairs.org.
- More Florida contacts, from appeals to fraud reporting: Florida Medicare contacts.
Questions about Medicare in Walton County
How many Medicare Advantage plans are there in Walton County for 2027?
CMS lists 21 open to everyone with Medicare (25 in 2026), plus 14 special needs plans for people who qualify. You still pay your Part B premium.
When can I change my Medicare plan in Walton County?
Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7, for coverage starting January 1. If you're in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can switch plans or go back to Original Medicare once between January 1 and March 31. If your plan leaves your county, you get a Special Enrollment Period.
How do I find a licensed insurance agent in Walton County?
Use the agent search on this page, pick one agent and request a call, to compare plans with a licensed insurance agent at no cost to you. Agents listed here are licensed in Florida.
Sources
Plans open to everyone are Medicare Advantage plans with or without drug coverage, not special needs plans. Enrollment counts HMO and PPO plans; CMS hides counts of 10 or fewer, so real numbers are a little higher.