Duval County — home to Jacksonville, Florida's largest city — has a large and diverse small group health insurance market. Jacksonville's economy spans financial services, military and defense contractors, logistics and port operations, healthcare, technology, and retail. Florida Blue and Aetna are the dominant small group carriers in Duval County. Baptist Health (Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, Baptist MD Anderson, Wolfson Children's) and Mayo Clinic Jacksonville are the premier hospital systems, along with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and UF Health Jacksonville.
| Plan Tier | Total Premium/Employee/Month | Employer Share (65%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bronze HMO | $370–$475 | $241–$309 |
| Silver HMO | $445–$565 | $289–$367 |
| Gold HMO | $535–$675 | $348–$439 |
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Baptist Health is the dominant private hospital system in Duval County and is generally in-network with Florida Blue and Aetna small group plans. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville's network participation varies by carrier and plan type — verify explicitly if Mayo access is a priority. UF Health Jacksonville (an academic medical center) serves the northeast Florida region and is typically included in Florida Blue's Duval County network. For most Duval County employers, confirming Baptist Health access covers the primary employee healthcare needs.
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