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Everything is bigger in Texas and so are the number of health insurance choices. You won’t have any problem finding the right Texas health insurance plan to meet your needs.
Buying Health Insurance in Texas
There are two paths to health insurance for Texans: private and government-funded. Deciding which works best for you depends on factors, such as your age, income, health condition, or whether or not you own a business.
Private Health Insurance Plans: These include comprehensive health insurance plans regulated by the Affordable Care Act (known as Obamacare), short-term health plans, catastrophic health plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Supplement plans.
Government-funded Health Insurance: This includes Original Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP coverage, TRICARE military insurance, and VA Health Insurance.
When Can I Enroll in Texas Health Insurance?
The Texas Open Enrollment Period for Obamacare (ACA) insurance typically starts November 1 and ends December 15. If you miss the open enrollment deadline, you may have to wait until the following year to enroll. However, you may be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period to sign up for Texas health insurance if you have a qualifying life event, such as marriage or pregnancy. Special Enrollment Periods can take place year-round.
Special Enrollment Period
Texans who missed open enrollment can still sign up. Due to the coronavirus, the federal government reopened enrollment on the federal Marketplace from February 15, 2021 through August 15, 2021.
How Much Does Texas Health Insurance Cost?
The average monthly premium for Obamacare Texas health insurance costs $436 in 2021.1 How much you pay for coverage will vary based on factors such as where you live, the plan type you choose, and the insurance company offering the plan. For 2020, a 21 year old in Dallas, TX earning $35,000 (274% of the federal poverty level) could get an Obamacare silver plan for $351 before subsidies and $145 after.2
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Leonie Dennis is a rising subject matter expert in the Medicare and ACA healthcare reform landscape. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from William Paterson University of New Jersey.
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