In Pennsylvania, the average 2027 benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $648 a month before any premium tax credit, versus $704 nationally. Prices in Scranton 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 Scranton, PA, ordered by review count.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Scranton
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Lackawanna County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
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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.
How to get ready
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
Checking an agent's license in Pennsylvania
- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department links consumers to a search for licensed insurance companies, producers and agents, run through the Sircon platform. It lets you confirm that an agent or broker holds a Pennsylvania license. Source
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment?
Not always, but many offices near Scranton book appointments during open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 15 on the Pennie). 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.
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
- Archbald, PA 9 miles
- Exeter, PA 9 miles
- Swoyersville, PA 13 miles
- Carbondale, PA 14 miles
- Kingston, PA 15 miles
- Wilkes-Barre, PA 15 miles
- Plymouth, PA 19 miles
- Mountain Top, PA 22 miles
- Nanticoke, PA 22 miles
- Honesdale, PA 24 miles