Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Dallas County cost about $671 a month for 2026, and the Texas average for 2027 is $737 a month. Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. 9 insurers offered marketplace plans in Dallas County for 2026. The rest of this page covers your coverage options in Dallas, the best-reviewed local agencies and the deadlines that matter.
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Call 866-645-8540Health insurance at a glance: Dallas, TX
| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
|---|---|
| Average benchmark silver, age 40 (2027) | $737/mo before subsidies |
| Dallas County benchmark (2026) | $671/mo |
| Plans offered in Dallas County (2026) | 138 |
| Plan types | HMO, EPO, POS |
| Marketplace insurers in Texas (2027) | 14 |
| Medicaid expansion | No |
| Short-term plans | Sold (not ACA-compliant) |
Sources: CMS plan data, KFF, state marketplace and insurance department pages.
Local health care in Dallas
- Before you pick a plan in Dallas, check whether its network includes Baylor Scott & White Health (Baylor University Medical Center), Methodist Health System (Methodist Dallas Medical Center), and Parkland Health, the county's public health system. Source
- Dallas County Health and Human Services is the public health department serving Dallas, handling immunizations, disease control and community health programs. 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.
Before you call an agent
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Check that the agent's license is active with the state regulator.
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
Free enrollment help in Texas
HealthCare.gov Marketplace assisters: CMS-funded Navigator organizations plus Certified Application Counselors, who give free, impartial help applying and enrolling; consumers search for nearby help with the HealthCare.gov Find Local Help tool. You can search for in-person help on the official find-help page. If you'd rather have someone compare plans and recommend one, a licensed agent can do that at no cost to you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get coverage outside open enrollment?
Only with a qualifying life event, unless you qualify for Texas Medicaid. Some people also look at short-term or fixed-indemnity plans, which are not ACA-compliant coverage.
Which insurers sell marketplace plans in Texas?
For 2027, marketplace plans in Texas come from 14 insurers: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Ambetter (Superior HealthPlan / Celtic), CHRISTUS Health Plan, Community First Health Plans, Community Health Choice, Harbor Health, Imperial Insurance, Moda Health, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health, Sendero Health Plans, UnitedHealthcare, Wellpoint and Antidote Health. Not every insurer sells in every county.
Where can I buy health insurance in Dallas?
Through the HealthCare.gov, directly from an insurer, or with a licensed agent or broker who can do either.
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