Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Franklin County cost about $538 a month for 2026, and the Ohio average for 2027 is $603 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 8 insurers offered marketplace plans in Franklin County for 2026.
Looking for a health insurance broker near Columbus? Independent brokers compare plans from more than one insurer and help you weigh premiums, deductibles and doctor networks before you sign up. This page lists 12 broker offices close to Columbus, OH, nearest first.
Health Insurance Brokers near Columbus
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Franklin County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Columbus
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Columbus are The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital and Harding Hospital) and OhioHealth (Riverside Methodist, Grant Medical Center and Doctors Hospital). Source
- OhioHealth operates several Columbus hospitals, including Riverside Methodist Hospital and Grant Medical Center. Source
- The city is served by Columbus Public Health, which runs health clinics and services for residents. 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.
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 Ohio.
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.
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.
Carriers a Columbus broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Ohio come from 9 insurers: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Medical Mutual (MedMutual), Oscar Health, SummaCare, UnitedHealthcare, Antidote Health, AmeriHealth Caritas and Paramount Insurance. 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
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
Checking an agent's license in Ohio
- The Ohio Department of Insurance has its own public Agent / Agency Search on its online gateway, where anyone can look up a licensee by name, license number or national producer number. Source
- The Ohio Department of Insurance licenses the agents and agencies that sell insurance in Ohio and regulates insurers. Its Consumer Services Division handles consumer questions and complaints, and agent misconduct is investigated by its Enforcement Division. Source
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good health insurance broker in Columbus?
Look for a broker licensed in Ohio who can quote several carriers, is certified with the HealthCare.gov, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the Ohio insurance regulator.
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.
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.
Brokers in nearby cities
- Grandview Heights, OH 3 miles
- Bexley, OH 3 miles
- Upper Arlington, OH 5 miles
- Whitehall, OH 6 miles
- Gahanna, OH 7 miles
- Worthington, OH 8 miles
- Lincoln Village, OH 8 miles
- Blacklick Estates, OH 8 miles
- Obetz, OH 8 miles
- Grove City, OH 9 miles