What does coverage cost in Pierre? A 40-year-old in Hughes County paid about $706 a month for the benchmark silver plan in 2026, before any subsidy; statewide, the 2027 average is $704. Most marketplace shoppers pay less after the premium tax credit, and a broker can show you your exact number.
There are 1 health insurance agencies within 25 miles of Pierre, SD. The 8 listed here are the closest local agents, from single-agent offices to larger agencies, sorted by distance from the center of Pierre.
Health Insurance Agents near Pierre
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Hughes County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Questions to ask before you choose
Which carriers can you quote in Hughes County? Are you certified to enroll people through the HealthCare.gov? Will you help me at renewal next year?
What a local agent does
Agents licensed in South Dakota 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.
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 South Dakota
- The South Dakota Division of Insurance offers a License Look Up/Verification Service through the NAIC's State Based Systems for checking a producer's license. Source
- The South Dakota Division of Insurance, part of the Department of Labor & Regulation, licenses insurance producers and regulates health insurers. Consumers can file complaints with the Division against insurers, HMOs, producers and other entities it licenses. Source
Free enrollment help in South Dakota
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
Are local health insurance agents free?
Yes, for individual and family plans. The agent's commission is paid by the insurer and is already built into the premium.
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 Pierre?
Our listings show 1 health insurance agencies within 25 miles of Pierre and 1 within 50 miles.
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