What does coverage cost in Gulfport? A 40-year-old in Pinellas County paid about $645 a month for the benchmark silver plan in 2026, before any subsidy; statewide, the 2027 average is $738. Most marketplace shoppers pay less after the premium tax credit, and a broker can show you your exact number.
Need a health insurance agent near Gulfport? These 15 local offices sell individual and family health plans in Florida. Many also handle dental, vision and supplemental coverage.
Health Insurance Agents near Gulfport
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Pinellas County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540What a local agent does
Agents licensed in Florida can explain plan types (HMO, PPO, EPO), estimate your premium tax credit, enroll you, and help when something goes wrong with a claim or a bill.
Questions to ask before you choose
Which carriers can you quote in Pinellas County? Are you certified to enroll people through the HealthCare.gov? Will you help me at renewal next year?
Agents are free to use
Insurers pay agent commissions. Using a licensed agent doesn't add to your premium.
Checking an agent's license in Florida
- Florida's Department of Financial Services runs a free online Licensee Search. It shows an agent's contact details, valid licenses, active appointments and the insurers the agent can write with. Source
- The Florida Department of Financial Services is the state agency that licenses insurance agents, including health agents, in Florida. Source
Free enrollment help in Florida
HealthCare.gov Marketplace assisters: CMS-funded Navigator organizations plus Certified Application Counselors, who give free, impartial help applying and enrolling; consumers search for nearby help with the HealthCare.gov Find Local Help tool. 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.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between an agent and a navigator?
Navigators are trained helpers funded to give free, unbiased enrollment help, but they can't recommend a plan. Licensed agents can recommend plans and may also sell coverage outside the marketplace.
How many agencies are near Gulfport?
Our listings show 111 health insurance agencies within 25 miles of Gulfport and 259 within 50 miles.
Can an agent help if I'm self-employed?
Yes. Agents work with 1099 and self-employed clients every day, including estimating income that changes from year to year.
Agents in nearby cities
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- Seminole, FL 8 miles
- Bardmoor, FL 8 miles
- South Highpoint, FL 11 miles
- Largo, FL 12 miles
- Clearwater, FL 16 miles
- Memphis, FL 17 miles