Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in New York costs $1,041 a month for 2027 (the national average is $704). Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size.
Brokers in the Queens area can quote individual, family and self-employed coverage from multiple carriers licensed in New York. Their commission is built into the premium, so using one doesn't raise your price. Here are 12 brokerages within reach of Queens.
Health Insurance Brokers near Queens
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Queens County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Local health care in Queens
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Queens include NYC Health + Hospitals (the public system, with NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Elmhurst), NewYork-Presbyterian (NewYork-Presbyterian Queens) and Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria). Source
- NewYork-Presbyterian operates a hospital and care sites in Queens. Source
- Mount Sinai Queens is Mount Sinai's hospital in Astoria. Source
- Queens is one of New York City's five boroughs, so its public health services come from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 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 New York.
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 Queens broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in New York come from 12 insurers: Anthem (formerly Empire), CDPHP, EmblemHealth (HIP), Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY/NENY, Independent Health, MetroPlusHealth, MVP Health Care, 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.
How to get ready
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
Checking an agent's license in New York
- New York's Department of Financial Services offers an online Producer/Licensee Search. It shows whether an agent or broker has been issued a license, along with the license number. Source
- The New York State Department of Financial Services licenses insurance agents and brokers, including those who sell health coverage, and regulates insurers in the state. Source
Frequently asked questions
When can I buy a plan?
During open enrollment (Nov 1 to January 31 on the NY State of Health), or within 60 days of a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby.
How do I find a good health insurance broker in Queens?
Look for a broker licensed in New York who can quote several carriers, is certified with the NY State of Health, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the New York 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.
Brokers in nearby cities
- Great Neck Plaza, NY 5 miles
- Great Neck, NY 5 miles
- Floral Park, NY 5 miles
- Kings Point, NY 5 miles
- Elmont, NY 6 miles
- North New Hyde Park, NY 6 miles
- New Hyde Park, NY 6 miles
- Manhasset, NY 6 miles
- North Hills, NY 7 miles
- North Valley Stream, NY 7 miles