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Health Insurance Agencies & Offices in New York

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Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in New York costs $1,041 a month for 2027, against a national average of $704. Premium tax credits lower that for many households.

This page lists health insurance agency offices across New York by city. Every listing shows distance and address, and every city page explains local plan costs. For a side-by-side comparison of carriers, call 866-645-8540 to reach a licensed agent.

How health insurance works in New York

People in New York buy marketplace coverage through NY State of Health. Open enrollment runs from November 1 through January 31. New York Medicaid covers adults with income up to 138% of the poverty level. For 2027, marketplace plans in New York come from 12 insurers: Anthem (formerly Empire), CDPHP, EmblemHealth (HIP), Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY/NENY, Independent Health, MetroPlusHealth, MVP Health Care, Oscar Health and UnitedHealthcare. Not every insurer sells in every county. Short-term health plans are not sold in the state.

Agent licensing in New York

  • The New York State Department of Financial Services licenses insurance agents and brokers, including those who sell health coverage, and regulates insurers in the state. Source
  • 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
  • In New York, health insurance agents and brokers need accident and health authority, either alone or combined with life as a life, accident and health license. Brokers represent the insured, while agents represent the companies that appoint them. Source

Free enrollment help in New York

NY State of Health assistors (Navigators, Certified Application Counselors and Marketplace Facilitated Enrollers) give free enrollment help; the Find Local Help tool searches assistors and brokers. You can search for in-person help on the official find-help page. If you'd rather have someone compare plans and recommend one, a licensed agent can do that at no cost to you.

Compare plans statewide

Licensed agents can quote plans from multiple New York carriers in one call.

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