ACA health insurance in Texas
ACA health insurance in Austin, TX: open enrollment for 2027
Open enrollment for 2027 begins November 1. Where Austin residents shop for a plan, what the county and state lines mean for you, and how to get help choosing.
Get help choosing a plan in Austin
Call 855-367-1095. A licensed agent will go through your household, your income and your doctors with you.
Health insurance in Austin
Texas uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace, so Austin residents shop there.
Austin has many self-employed people and people between jobs, and those households often compare marketplace plans every year.
Austin is in Travis County, Texas. Where you live decides which plans and prices you can get, because plan availability is set by county and ZIP code.
Texas has not adopted the standard Medicaid expansion, and some adults with low incomes can fall into a coverage gap.
County and state lines near Austin
Austin is mainly in Travis County but spreads into Williamson and Hays counties, and many residents live in one and work in another.
Check the networks
Marketplace plans have their own networks, and they differ from one plan to the next. These are among the largest systems serving the area. Naming them here is not a statement that any plan includes them.
- Ascension Seton
- St. David's HealthCare
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas
- Baylor Scott & White Health
The dates
Open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins November 1, 2026. Plans and prices for 2027 can differ from this year, and after open enrollment you can usually enroll only with a qualifying life event.
ACA questions in Austin
Where do I shop for an ACA plan in Austin?
Texas uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace, so Austin residents shop there.
Do county or state lines near Austin change my options?
Austin is mainly in Travis County but spreads into Williamson and Hays counties, and many residents live in one and work in another.
I work for myself in Austin. How do I estimate my income?
Savings are based on the income you expect for the year. Use your best estimate, including business income after expenses, and update it if your year changes. An agent can walk through the numbers with you.
More for Austin
Ready to look at your options?
Call 855-367-1095 before open enrollment gets busy. There is no charge to review your options.
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