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 Salem 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 Salem, VA, ordered by review count.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Salem
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Salem 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.
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.
Before you call an agent
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- 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
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 Salem 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.
Agencies & offices in nearby cities
- Radford, VA 30 miles
- Covington, VA 34 miles
- Collinsville, VA 40 miles
- Lewisburg, WV 42 miles
- Pulaski, VA 42 miles
- Forest, VA 43 miles
- Martinsville, VA 43 miles
- Timberlake, VA 44 miles
- Lexington, VA 48 miles
- Lynchburg, VA 48 miles