Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in New York costs $1,041 a month for 2027 (the national average is $704). Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. The rest of this page covers your coverage options in Queens, the best-reviewed local agencies and the deadlines that matter.
Top-rated health insurance agencies near Queens
Licensed agents can compare plans available in Queens County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Health insurance at a glance: Queens, NY
| Where to enroll | NY State of Health |
|---|---|
| Average benchmark silver, age 40 (2027) | $1,041/mo before subsidies |
| Marketplace insurers in New York (2027) | 12 |
| Medicaid expansion | Yes |
| Short-term plans | Not sold |
Sources: CMS plan data, KFF, state marketplace and insurance department pages.
Local health care in Queens
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Queens include NYC Health + Hospitals (the public system, with NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens and Elmhurst), NewYork-Presbyterian (NewYork-Presbyterian Queens) and Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Queens in Astoria). Source
- NewYork-Presbyterian operates a hospital and care sites in Queens. Source
- Mount Sinai Queens is Mount Sinai's hospital in Astoria. Source
- Queens is one of New York City's five boroughs, so its public health services come from the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. 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.
A quick checklist
- 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.
- 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.
Free enrollment help in New York
NY State of Health assistors (Navigators, Certified Application Counselors and Marketplace Facilitated Enrollers) give free enrollment help; the Find Local Help tool searches assistors and brokers. 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 Queens?
Through the NY State of Health, directly from an insurer, or with a licensed agent or broker who can do either.
How much is health insurance in Queens?
Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in New York costs $1,041 a month for 2027 (the national average is $704). Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. A licensed agent can quote your exact price.
Can I get coverage outside open enrollment?
Only with a qualifying life event, unless you qualify for New York Medicaid. Some people also look at short-term or fixed-indemnity plans, which are not ACA-compliant coverage.
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