Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Knox County cost about $680 a month for 2026, and the Tennessee average for 2027 is $796 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 4 insurers offered marketplace plans in Knox County for 2026.
If you want someone to shop the Tennessee market for you, a broker is the usual route. The 12 offices below sit closest to Knoxville and list themselves as brokers or independent agencies, which typically means access to more than one insurer.
Health Insurance Brokers near Knoxville
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Knox County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Knoxville
- Knoxville plan shoppers should check network access to Covenant Health, which runs Fort Sanders Regional and Parkwest medical centers. Source
- The Knox County Health Department is the public health agency for Knoxville, operating a main health department and outlying clinics with clinical and community services. 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.
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.
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 Tennessee.
Carriers a Knoxville broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Tennessee come from 5 insurers: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Ambetter (Celtic), Alliant Health Plans, Oscar Health and UnitedHealthcare. 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.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
Checking an agent's license in Tennessee
- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance directs consumers to the NAIC consumer lookup to confirm an agent's license. It also suggests checking the department's disciplinary actions list. Source
- The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) licenses insurance agents and regulates health insurers in the state. Its Consumer Insurance Services section helps consumers with insurance complaints. Source
Frequently asked questions
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.
How do I find a good health insurance broker in Knoxville?
Look for a broker licensed in Tennessee who can quote several carriers, is certified with the HealthCare.gov, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the Tennessee 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.
Brokers in nearby cities
- Alcoa, TN 11 miles
- Seymour, TN 12 miles
- Eagleton Village, TN 13 miles
- Clinton, TN 13 miles
- Farragut, TN 15 miles
- Maryville, TN 15 miles
- Oak Ridge, TN 19 miles
- Lenoir City, TN 22 miles
- Sevierville, TN 22 miles
- Pigeon Forge, TN 25 miles