In Virginia, the average 2027 benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $549 a month before any premium tax credit, versus $704 nationally. Prices in Bristol vary by plan and insurer, so ask for a quote.
Some people want a face-to-face meeting before they pick a plan. Below are 8 walk-in health insurance offices around Bristol, VA, ordered by review count.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Bristol
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Bristol County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Why a walk-in office
An in-person meeting helps when your situation has moving parts: a household with mixed coverage, self-employment income that changes, or a doctor you need to keep.
What to bring
Photo ID, Social Security numbers for everyone applying, a recent pay stub or income estimate, and a list of your doctors and prescriptions.
Call ahead
Office hours change around open enrollment, and many agencies book appointments during the busiest weeks. Calling ahead saves a wasted trip.
A quick checklist
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
Checking an agent's license in Virginia
- The Virginia Bureau of Insurance offers its own Producer (Agent/Agency) Lookup online, along with a lookup by Virginia license number or National Producer Number. Consumers can use it to confirm an agent or agency is licensed in Virginia. Source
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment?
Not always, but many offices near Bristol book appointments during open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 29 on the Virginia's Insurance Marketplace). Calling first is the safest bet.
Can I do everything by phone instead?
Yes. Licensed agents can quote, enroll and send documents electronically, which is how most people enroll today.
What if an office I visited won't renew my plan?
Any licensed agent certified with the marketplace can help you switch plans or renew at open enrollment.
Agencies & offices in nearby cities
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- Marion, VA 39 miles
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- Greeneville, TN 48 miles
- Rogersville, TN 49 miles
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