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Florida Medicare Help

Jacksonville-based and Florida-licensed, with county-by-county Medicare education for households across the state.

Plan availability and eligibility vary by county and individual circumstances. Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program.
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Florida-licensed and verifiable

Patrick Mackin IV holds an active Florida life and health insurance license (G275791, NPN 21729046), based in Jacksonville, Duval County. Verify it anytime on the Florida Department of Financial Services licensee search.

County matters in Florida

Plan availability, provider networks, benefits, and eligibility vary by Florida county — what is available in Duval County can differ from Miami-Dade, Orange, or the Panhandle. A useful review always starts with your county and ZIP code.

Free official help exists

Florida's SHINE program (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders), run by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling. Vital Edge encourages using official resources alongside licensed-agent guidance.

Medicare guidance in Florida

Vital Edge Insurance is headquartered in Jacksonville and provides education-first Medicare guidance for Florida residents who want to understand coverage paths before discussing plan-specific options.

A useful review starts with your county, ZIP code, current coverage, doctors, hospitals, prescriptions, preferred pharmacies, budget, and enrollment timing. Florida's mix of large metro counties and rural counties means plan availability genuinely differs across the state.

About your licensed agent

Patrick Mackin IV is a Florida-resident licensed agent (Florida license G275791, National Producer Number 21729046) based in Jacksonville, Duval County. The license record, including active status and carrier appointments, is publicly verifiable through the Florida Department of Financial Services licensee search linked below.

Reviewed by Patrick Mackin IV. Last reviewed July 28, 2026.

Official Florida and federal resources

  • Medicare.gov and 1-800-MEDICARE for complete plan information for your area.
  • SHINE, Florida's State Health Insurance Assistance Program, for free unbiased counseling (find it via the national SHIP locator).
  • The Florida Department of Financial Services for license verification and insurance consumer help.

Compliance note

Plan availability and eligibility vary by county and individual circumstances. Vital Edge Insurance is not connected with or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the federal Medicare program. Plan-specific Medicare Advantage or Part D discussions require appropriate appointment documentation.

We do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.

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