In Washington, the average 2027 benchmark silver premium for a 40-year-old is $768 a month before any premium tax credit, versus $704 nationally. Prices in Seattle vary by plan and insurer, so ask for a quote.
These are physical health insurance agency offices near Seattle, not call centers. Each one lists a storefront address and office hours. The most-reviewed offices are at the top.
Health Insurance Agencies & Offices near Seattle
Licensed agents can compare plans available in King County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Seattle
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Seattle include UW Medicine (UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center), Swedish (including its First Hill campus) and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Virginia Mason Medical Center. Source
- Swedish operates a major hospital campus on Seattle's First Hill. Source
- Virginia Mason Medical Center is part of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system. Source
- Seattle is served by Public Health – Seattle & King County, the King County department that runs public health centers and programs across 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.
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.
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.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- 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.
Checking an agent's license in Washington
- Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner provides an online Agent and company lookup tool that consumers can use to confirm an agent or agency is licensed in the state. 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.
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 Seattle book appointments during open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 15 on the Washington Healthplanfinder). Calling first is the safest bet.
Agencies & offices in nearby cities
- Newcastle, WA 10 miles
- Burien, WA 10 miles
- Bainbridge Island, WA 10 miles
- Redmond, WA 10 miles
- Tukwila, WA 10 miles
- Manchester, WA 12 miles
- Renton, WA 12 miles
- Mountlake Terrace, WA 12 miles
- Bothell, WA 12 miles
- Brier, WA 12 miles