Updated April 2026 · Florida Plan Finder · Licensed Florida Health Insurance Producer

How to Offer Health Insurance to Employees in Lake County, Florida

Lake County small businesses — from Clermont's booming residential service corridor to Leesburg's healthcare and retail economy and Tavares' county seat professional services — can offer group health insurance through Florida Blue, Aetna, or UnitedHealthcare. AdventHealth and Orlando Health both serve Lake County through their network facilities in Clermont and Leesburg. Lake County benefits from proximity to the Orlando market with generally lower premiums than Orange County.

Steps to Set Up Group Coverage in Lake County

1. Confirm eligibility. Minimum 2 enrolled W-2 employees. 70% of eligible employees must enroll (those with other coverage may waive).
2. Get quotes. Florida Blue, Aetna, and UHC all serve Lake County. Network-check AdventHealth Waterman in Tavares and South Lake Hospital in Clermont for your employee locations.
3. Choose plan tier and contribution. Bronze or Silver HMO works well for most Lake County businesses. A 50–70% employer contribution is typical.
4. Enroll. Complete carrier forms; coverage starts 1st of the following month. Set up payroll deductions.

Lake County Small Group Premium Ranges