Expect to see marketplace premiums around $498 a month for a 40-year-old's benchmark silver plan in Horry County (2026 figure), and $702 as the 2027 South Carolina average, before subsidies. An agent can price plans after any tax credit you qualify for.
Prefer to sit down with someone? These 8 health insurance agencies near Garden City have a street address and posted business hours, ranked by how many customer reviews they've earned.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Garden City
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Horry County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Call ahead
Office hours change around open enrollment, and many agencies book appointments during the busiest weeks. Calling ahead saves a wasted trip.
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.
Why 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.
A quick checklist
- 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.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
Checking an agent's license in South Carolina
- South Carolina's Department of Insurance uses the NAIC State Based Systems online lookup for its license database, so anyone can search there to confirm an agent's or agency's license. Source
Frequently asked questions
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.
Do I need an appointment?
Not always, but many offices near Garden City book appointments during open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 15 on the HealthCare.gov). 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.
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