In California, the average 2027 benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $655 a month before any premium tax credit, versus $704 nationally. Prices in Los Angeles vary by plan and insurer, so ask for a quote.
Prefer to sit down with someone? These 8 health insurance agencies near Los Angeles have a street address and posted business hours, ranked by how many customer reviews they've earned.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Los Angeles
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Los Angeles County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Los Angeles
- Before picking a plan in Los Angeles, check whether it includes UCLA Health (home of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood) and the county-run Los Angeles County Department of Health Services hospitals and clinics, which anchor much of the region's safety-net care. Source
- Los Angeles County Health Services runs public hospitals such as LA General Medical Center along with a network of clinics across the county. Source
- Public health in Los Angeles is handled by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, which runs public health centers and services throughout the county. Source
Before you choose a plan, check that the hospitals and doctors you use are in its network. An agent can look that up for each plan you compare.
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.
Call 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.
A quick checklist
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
Checking an agent's license in California
- California offers a free online Check a License tool from the Department of Insurance. You can search by license number or name to see an agent's or broker's license status and any disciplinary history. Source
Frequently asked questions
Can I do everything by phone instead?
Yes. Licensed agents can quote, enroll and send documents electronically, which is how most people enroll today.
Do I need an appointment?
Not always, but many offices near Los Angeles book appointments during open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 31 on the Covered California). Calling first is the safest bet.
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
- Glendale, CA 10 miles
- Topanga, CA 11 miles
- Inglewood, CA 11 miles
- San Fernando, CA 12 miles
- Lennox, CA 12 miles
- La Crescenta-Montrose, CA 13 miles
- Westmont, CA 13 miles
- La Cañada Flintridge, CA 14 miles
- El Segundo, CA 14 miles
- Florence-Graham, CA 14 miles