In New York, the average 2027 benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $1,041 a month before any premium tax credit, versus $704 nationally. Prices in Queens vary by plan and insurer, so ask for a quote.
Prefer to sit down with someone? These 8 health insurance agencies near Queens have a street address and posted business hours, ranked by how many customer reviews they've earned.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Queens
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Queens County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Queens
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Queens include NYC Health + Hospitals (the public system, with NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Elmhurst), NewYork-Presbyterian (NewYork-Presbyterian Queens) and Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria). Source
- NewYork-Presbyterian operates a hospital and care sites in Queens. Source
- Mount Sinai Queens is Mount Sinai's hospital in Astoria. Source
- Queens is one of New York City's five boroughs, so its public health services come from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 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.
How to get ready
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
Checking an agent's license in New York
- New York's Department of Financial Services offers an online Producer/Licensee Search. It shows whether an agent or broker has been issued a license, along with the license number. 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 Queens book appointments during open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 31 on the NY State of Health). 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.
Agencies & offices in nearby cities
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- North Valley Stream, NY 7 miles
- Garden City Park, NY 7 miles
- Franklin Square, NY 7 miles
- Valley Stream, NY 8 miles
- Manorhaven, NY 8 miles
- New York, NY 8 miles
- South Valley Stream, NY 8 miles
- Bronx, NY 8 miles
- Williston Park, NY 8 miles