Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Yellowstone County cost about $561 a month for 2026, and the Montana average for 2027 is $889 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 3 insurers offered marketplace plans in Yellowstone County for 2026.
Looking for a health insurance broker near Lockwood? 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 8 broker offices close to Lockwood, MT, nearest first.
Health Insurance Brokers near Lockwood
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Yellowstone County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Do 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.
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 Montana.
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 Lockwood broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Montana come from 2 insurers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Montana Health CO-OP. Not every insurer sells in every county. An independent broker appointed with several of them can compare prices and networks side by side.
Before you call an agent
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- 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.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
Checking an agent's license in Montana
- Montana partners with the NAIC's State Based Systems (SBS) for its online Licensee Lookup. Consumers can use it to check whether a producer holds a Montana license. Source
- The Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance licenses insurance producers and regulates insurers in the state. Consumers can file complaints with the office about insurance companies, producers, adjusters and consultants it regulates. Source
Frequently asked questions
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.
Is there a fee to use a broker?
Most health insurance brokers charge nothing to individuals and families; the insurer pays them. Ask up front if you're unsure.
Brokers in nearby cities
- Billings, MT 7 miles
- Laurel, MT 20 miles
- Powell, WY 73 miles
- Cody, WY 95 miles
- Lewistown, MT 99 miles
- Sheridan, WY 100 miles
- Livingston, MT 104 miles
- Worland, WY 128 miles
- Bozeman, MT 128 miles
- Miles City, MT 130 miles