Health Insurance in Chesapeake, VA

Health Insurance in Chesapeake, VA

Compare Anthem HealthKeepers, Optima Health (Sentara), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health in Chesapeake. The dominant carrier is Anthem HealthKeepers. Chesapeake is the second-largest city in Virginia by area, in the Hampton Roads region. Most residents use Sentara or Riverside networks.

How Residents in Chesapeake Buy Coverage

Virginia does not use HealthCare.gov. Chesapeake 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.

Local Hospitals

Medicare’s hospital directory lists these acute-care hospitals in Chesapeake:

• Chesapeake General Hospital

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.

Urgent Care

• Patient First
• FastMed Urgent Care
• CareSpot Urgent Care

ACA Subsidies in Chesapeake

Residents earning 100%–400% FPL qualify for premium tax credits. Medicaid available year-round for low-income adults.

Chesapeake Health Insurance Market Profile

• Population: 249K
• County: City of Chesapeake
• Median Household Income: $80,000 (~511% of the 2026 FPL)
• Marketplace: healthcare.gov