Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Washington costs $768 a month for 2027 (the national average is $704). Premium tax credits bring that down for many households, depending on income and family size. Keep reading for what's sold in King County, which local agencies have the best reviews, and how to get a quote.
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Licensed agents can compare plans available in King County, check your doctors and estimate your premium tax credit. Free to you.
Call 866-645-8540Health insurance at a glance: Seattle, WA
| Where to enroll | Washington Healthplanfinder |
|---|---|
| Average benchmark silver, age 40 (2027) | $768/mo before subsidies |
| Marketplace insurers in Washington (2027) | 10 |
| Medicaid expansion | Yes |
| Short-term plans | Not sold |
Sources: CMS plan data, KFF, state marketplace and insurance department pages.
Local health care in Seattle
- Networks worth checking before you pick a plan in Seattle include UW Medicine (UW Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center), Swedish (including its First Hill campus) and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health's Virginia Mason Medical Center. Source
- Swedish operates a major hospital campus on Seattle's First Hill. Source
- Virginia Mason Medical Center is part of the Virginia Mason Franciscan Health system. Source
- Seattle is served by Public Health – Seattle & King County, the King County department that runs public health centers and programs across the county. 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
- Have a realistic estimate of next year's household income; subsidies are based on it.
- Ask each agent which carriers they can quote in your county.
- Write down the enrollment deadline and confirm your first premium payment.
- Compare total yearly cost (premiums plus deductible), not just the monthly premium.
Free enrollment help in Washington
Washington Healthplanfinder Navigators and in-person insurance specialists give always-free in-person help; brokers are also listed. 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 Seattle?
Through the Washington Healthplanfinder, directly from an insurer, or with a licensed agent or broker who can do either.
How much is health insurance in Seattle?
Before subsidies, the average benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Washington costs $768 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.
Which insurers sell marketplace plans in Washington?
For 2027, marketplace plans in Washington come from 10 insurers: Premera Blue Cross, LifeWise, Regence BlueShield (incl. Regence BCBS of Oregon), BridgeSpan, Kaiser Permanente (WA and NW), Community Health Plan of Washington, Coordinated Care (Ambetter), Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare and Wellpoint Washington. Not every insurer sells in every county.
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