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Lafayette County · Florida

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Residents
8.6k
Lafayette County, Florida
Reviewed by Carter Bishop
Licensed Insurance Agent · Owner · NPN 21065164
FL License G089818
Line of Authority 2-15 Health
Multistate 40+
NPN 21065164FL 2-15 Health Agent · License G089818Licensed in 40+ statesNIPR Public Lookup
  1. Lafayette County is home to 8.6k residents with access to the Florida ACA marketplace.

  2. Average APTC subsidy across Florida: $568/month, applied at enrollment to lower your premium directly.

By the numbers

Lafayette at a glance.

Population, marketplace, and subsidy figures drawn from primary government records.

Lafayette population
8.6k
U.S. Census 2024
Median household income
$60,692
U.S. Census ACS 5-year
Avg APTC Florida
$568/mo
CMS OEP public-use file
Florida marketplace
4.2M
CMS OEP enrollees
Local providers

Nearest hospitals near Lafayette.

Lafayette County doesn't have its own CMS-listed acute-care hospital. The closest facilities are in adjacent counties.

  1. Acute Care Hospitals001

    Uf Health Shands Hospital

    Gainesville · Alachua County · Acute Care Hospitals

  2. Acute Care Hospitals002

    HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

    Gainesville · Alachua County · Acute Care Hospitals

  3. Acute Care Hospitals003

    HCA Florida Lake City Hospital

    Lake City · Columbia County · Acute Care Hospitals

  4. Acute Care Hospitals004

    Sgmc Health

    Valdosta · Lowndes County · Acute Care Hospitals

Source: CMS Care Compare · updated 2026-02-25

Lafayette County has no hospitals of its own, so residents often travel to UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville or HCA Florida Lake City Hospital in Lake City for care — making reliable health coverage especially practical here. Unlike the more populous neighboring counties of Suwannee and Madison, Lafayette's small rural community means fewer local provider options, so reviewing network coverage carefully before enrolling in a marketplace plan is worth the extra attention.

Local Context · Lafayette County
  • 01Which hospitals in Lafayette County accept ACA marketplace plans?
    Hospital network access depends on the specific carrier and plan, not just the geography. Most acute-care hospitals in Lafayette County participate in at least one marketplace carrier's network — but the only way to know whether a specific hospital is in-network for a specific plan is to check the carrier's online provider directory or call the hospital's billing office. Before recommending any plan I always verify in-network status for your hospitals and primary-care provider.
  • 02When does ACA Open Enrollment start in Lafayette County, Florida?
    Florida uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace. Open Enrollment for the next plan year typically runs November 1 through January 15. Outside of Open Enrollment, you can still enroll if you've had a qualifying life event in the last 60 days — losing employer coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or losing Medicaid eligibility.
  • 03Do I qualify for a subsidy in Lafayette County?
    Subsidy eligibility is determined at the household level, not at the county level. The two factors that matter are projected Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) for the year and household size. The benchmark Silver plan price varies by county — Lafayette County's benchmark drives the math the marketplace uses. I run actual numbers against your projected income and zip code before recommending anything.
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Bishop Insurance Partners LLC is a licensed insurance agency. We help individuals and families enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace and other carriers. We do not represent every carrier or every plan available in your area. For a complete list of options, visit HealthCare.gov or your state's marketplace. Information presented is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice.

Carter Bishop · NPN 21065164 · FL 2-15 Health Agent · License G089818 · Licensed in 40+ states · NIPR Public Lookup