Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Travis County cost about $625 a month for 2026, and the Texas average for 2027 is $737 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 9 insurers offered marketplace plans in Travis County for 2026.
If you want someone to shop the Texas market for you, a broker is the usual route. The 12 offices below sit closest to Austin and list themselves as brokers or independent agencies, which typically means access to more than one insurer.
Health Insurance Brokers near Austin
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Travis County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Austin
- In Austin, check whether a plan's network includes Ascension Seton (including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas) and St. David's HealthCare (St. David's Medical Center). Source
- Austin Public Health is the joint city and Travis County public health department, offering immunizations, health screenings and neighborhood health programs. 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.
What a broker can compare for you
Premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums; which doctors and hospitals are in each network; whether your prescriptions are covered; and whether you qualify for a premium tax credit.
Broker or agent: what's the difference?
A captive agent sells one company's plans. An independent agent or broker is appointed with several insurers and can compare them. In everyday use the words overlap, so ask any office which carriers it can quote in Texas.
Do brokers cost more?
No. Health insurers pay brokers a commission that's already part of the premium. You pay the same price for a plan whether you buy it yourself or through a broker.
Carriers a Austin broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Texas come from 14 insurers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Ambetter (Superior HealthPlan / Celtic), CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community First Health Plans, Community Health Choice, Harbor Health, Imperial Insurance, Moda Health, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health, Sendero Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare, Wellpoint and Antidote Health. Not every insurer sells in every county. An independent broker appointed with several of them can compare prices and networks side by side.
A quick checklist
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
Checking an agent's license in Texas
- The Texas Department of Insurance offers its own online agent lookup, where consumers can check whether an agent is licensed in Texas. Source
- The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) licenses insurance agents and regulates insurers in the state. Consumers who can't resolve a problem with an insurer or agent can file a complaint with TDI online or by mail. Source
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good health insurance broker in Austin?
Look for a broker licensed in Texas who can quote several carriers, is certified with the HealthCare.gov, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the Texas insurance regulator.
Can a broker help me get a subsidy?
Yes. Brokers certified with the marketplace can estimate your premium tax credit and enroll you in a subsidized plan.
When can I buy a plan?
During open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 15 on the HealthCare.gov), or within 60 days of a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby.
Brokers in nearby cities
- Hornsby Bend, TX 11 miles
- Wells Branch, TX 11 miles
- Bee Cave, TX 13 miles
- Pflugerville, TX 14 miles
- Manor, TX 14 miles
- Lakeway, TX 14 miles
- Brushy Creek, TX 15 miles
- Cedar Park, TX 15 miles
- Buda, TX 16 miles
- Round Rock, TX 16 miles