Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Collin 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 Collin County for 2026. Below you'll find how coverage works in Plano, the local agencies with the strongest reviews, and where to get free help.
Top-rated health insurance agencies near Plano
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Collin County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Health insurance at a glance: Plano, TX
| Where to enroll | HealthCare.gov |
|---|---|
| Average benchmark silver, age 40 (2027) | $737/mo before subsidies |
| Collin County benchmark (2026) | $671/mo |
| Plans offered in Collin County (2026) | 127 |
| 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 Plano
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Plano include Medical City Healthcare (Medical City Plano, which has a trauma center) and Texas Health Resources (Texas Health Plano). Source
- Texas Health Resources operates Texas Health Plano. Source
- Plano residents are served by Collin County Health Care Services, which provides immunizations, primary care, indigent health assistance and disease clinics. 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.
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.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
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
Where can I buy health insurance in Plano?
Through the HealthCare.gov, directly from an insurer, or with a licensed agent or broker who can do either.
How much is health insurance in Plano?
Before subsidies, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Collin 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 Collin County for 2026. A licensed agent can quote your exact price.
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.
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