Health Insurance in Abilene, TX
Residents of Abilene can compare marketplace health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The leading carrier in Abilene is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Plan options vary by ZIP code — always check healthcare.gov or use a licensed broker with your specific Abilene address.
2026 Plan Data for Residents in Abilene
Here is what is actually filed and for sale in Taylor County for 2026.
- Abilene sits in Taylor County, where 2 carrier(s) have filed 28 plans for 2026: Baylor Scott and White, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.
- Plan types available to Abilene residents: HMO, POS.
- One of the lower-cost Silver options is Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas — $994/month at age 40 with a $6,000 deductible and $40 primary care.
Source: CMS Plan Year 2026 Qualified Health Plan Landscape file. Full-price filed rates before premium tax credits; not a quote or an offer of coverage. Verify current rates at enrollment.
Local Hospitals in Abilene, TX
Medicare’s hospital directory lists these acute-care hospitals in Abilene:
Which plans include each hospital varies by plan and year, not just by insurer. Before you enroll, confirm that your doctors and preferred hospital are in-network for the specific plan ID you choose. We do this check for every client at no charge.
ACA Subsidies for Abilene Residents
At 335% of the Federal Poverty Level, residents earning around the Abilene median income of $52,400 qualify for ACA premium tax credits on the marketplace. Under current subsidy rules, the most a single adult at this income pays for a benchmark Silver plan is $371 per month, and most enrollees pay less after plan-level cost-sharing reductions.
Abilene residents enroll through healthcare.gov, the federal marketplace. Open Enrollment runs November 1 through January 15 each year. Special Enrollment Periods are available within 60 days of losing other coverage, marriage, birth of a child, or a move. A licensed broker can confirm your exact subsidy amount based on your income and household size before you enroll.