Health Insurance in Arlington, VA

Health Insurance Carriers in Arlington, VA

Residents of Arlington can compare health insurance plans from the following carriers during Open Enrollment (November 1–January 15): Anthem HealthKeepers, Optima Health (Sentara), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health, Kaiser Permanente (NoVA/DC). The dominant carrier in most Arlington ZIP codes is Anthem HealthKeepers.

Arlington is a dense urban county adjacent to Washington DC. In addition to Virginia-based carriers, Arlington residents have access to DC-area plans from CareFirst BCBS and Kaiser Permanente, which operate medical facilities throughout the DC metro.

How Residents in Arlington Buy Coverage

Virginia does not use HealthCare.gov. Arlington residents enroll through Virginia Insurance Marketplace, the state-based exchange, which publishes its own carrier list and county-level rates each autumn. Deadlines and special enrollment rules can differ from the federal marketplace — confirm current dates on Virginia Insurance Marketplace before enrolling.

Hospitals and Health Systems in Arlington

Major hospital systems and facilities serving Arlington include:

• Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington)
• Inova Alexandria Hospital (nearby Alexandria)
• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (DC, nearby)

Network coverage varies by plan. Before enrolling, confirm your preferred hospital is in-network by checking the plan’s provider directory or calling member services.

Urgent Care Centers in Arlington

Urgent care facilities in the Arlington area include:

• Patient First Arlington
• Concentra Urgent Care
• GoHealth Urgent Care (MedStar)

ACA Subsidies and Medicaid in Arlington

Residents of Arlington may qualify for ACA premium tax credits if household income falls between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (~$15,650–$62,600 for a single adult in 2026). Apply through healthcare.gov or a licensed broker during Open Enrollment or after a qualifying life event.

Arlington Health Insurance Market Profile

• Population: 238K
• County: Arlington County
• Median Household Income: $119,000 (~760% of the 2026 FPL)
• Marketplace: healthcare.gov