Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Salt Lake County cost about $574 a month for 2026, and the Utah average for 2027 is $716 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 5 insurers offered marketplace plans in Salt Lake County for 2026.
If you want someone to shop the Utah market for you, a broker is the usual route. The 12 offices below sit closest to South Salt Lake and list themselves as brokers or independent agencies, which typically means access to more than one insurer.
Health Insurance Brokers near South Salt Lake
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Salt Lake County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540What 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.
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.
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 Utah.
Carriers a South Salt Lake broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Utah come from 6 insurers: Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, BridgeSpan, SelectHealth, University of Utah Health Plans, Imperial Health Plan and Molina Healthcare of Utah. 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
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
Checking an agent's license in Utah
- Utah's Insurance Department offers an online Licensee Search. Ask the agent for their name and license number, then search to confirm they are licensed for the product they are selling. Source
- The Utah Insurance Department licenses insurance producers and regulates insurers in the state. Consumers can file complaints with the department online. Source
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a good health insurance broker in South Salt Lake?
Look for a broker licensed in Utah who can quote several carriers, is certified with the HealthCare.gov, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the Utah 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.
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
- Millcreek, UT 4 miles
- Murray, UT 4 miles
- Taylorsville, UT 4 miles
- Holladay, UT 5 miles
- Salt Lake City, UT 5 miles
- West Valley City, UT 6 miles
- Midvale, UT 6 miles
- Kearns, UT 7 miles
- Cottonwood Heights, UT 8 miles
- West Jordan, UT 9 miles