Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Ray County cost about $645 a month for 2026, and the Missouri average for 2027 is $675 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 4 insurers offered marketplace plans in Ray County for 2026.
If you want someone to shop the Missouri market for you, a broker is the usual route. The 12 offices below sit closest to Richmond and list themselves as brokers or independent agencies, which typically means access to more than one insurer.
Health Insurance Brokers near Richmond
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Ray 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 Missouri.
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 Richmond broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Missouri come from 6 insurers: Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Healthy Alliance), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Ambetter (Celtic), Medica, 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
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
Checking an agent's license in Missouri
- The Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance offers a License & Contact Info search where consumers can check an agent's or agency's license. It also shows the agency an agent represents. Source
- The Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance (DCI) licenses insurance producers and regulates health insurers in the state. Its Division of Consumer Affairs investigates consumer complaints against insurance companies and producers. Source
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good health insurance broker in Richmond?
Look for a broker licensed in Missouri who can quote several carriers, is certified with the HealthCare.gov, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the Missouri 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.
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
- Excelsior Springs, MO 15 miles
- Odessa, MO 19 miles
- Oak Grove, MO 20 miles
- Kearney, MO 21 miles
- Grain Valley, MO 22 miles
- Liberty, MO 24 miles
- Independence, MO 24 miles
- Blue Springs, MO 24 miles
- Gladstone, MO 32 miles
- Raytown, MO 33 miles