Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Idaho costs $553 a month for 2027 (the national average is $704). Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size.
If you want someone to shop the Idaho market for you, a broker is the usual route. The 12 offices below sit closest to Star and list themselves as brokers or independent agencies, which typically means access to more than one insurer.
Health Insurance Brokers near Star
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Ada 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 Idaho.
Carriers a Star broker can quote
For 2027, marketplace plans in Idaho come from 7 insurers: Blue Cross of Idaho, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, SelectHealth, St. Luke's Health Plan, Mountain Health CO-OP, Moda Health 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.
Before you call an agent
- Make a list of your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you call anyone.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
Checking an agent's license in Idaho
- Idaho uses the NAIC State Based Systems lookup to let consumers find an insurance agent or company and confirm their license. The Department of Insurance links to it from its producer licensing page. Source
- The Idaho Department of Insurance licenses insurance producers and regulates health insurers in the state. Consumers can file an insurance complaint with the department. Source
Frequently asked questions
When can I buy a plan?
During open enrollment (Nov 1 to December 15 on the Your Health Idaho), or within 60 days of a qualifying life event such as losing other coverage, moving, marriage or a new baby.
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.
How do I find a good health insurance broker in Star?
Look for a broker licensed in Idaho who can quote several carriers, is certified with the Your Health Idaho, and has reviews from local clients. You can verify any license with the Idaho insurance regulator.
Brokers in nearby cities
- Eagle, ID 6 miles
- Middleton, ID 6 miles
- Meridian, ID 8 miles
- Nampa, ID 9 miles
- Caldwell, ID 9 miles
- Garden City, ID 11 miles
- Emmett, ID 12 miles
- Boise, ID 15 miles
- Kuna, ID 16 miles
- Fruitland, ID 31 miles