Health Insurance in College Park, MD

Health Insurance Carriers in College Park, MD

Residents of College Park can compare plans from: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare. The leading carrier in the College Park area is CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Plan availability varies by ZIP code — always check your specific address for available options.

College Park is home to the University of Maryland flagship campus. Students should compare student health plans, parents' plans, and marketplace options. Proximity to both Baltimore and DC provides broad access to major health systems on PPO plans.

How Residents in College Park Buy Coverage

Maryland does not use HealthCare.gov. College Park residents enroll through Maryland Health Connection, 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 Maryland Health Connection before enrolling.

Local Hospitals in College Park, MD

Medicare’s hospital directory lists no acute-care hospital in College Park itself; these are the ones it lists in Prince George's County:

• Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center
• Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
• MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
• University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center

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 in College Park

• University of Maryland Urgent Care College Park
• Patient First College Park
• GoHealth Urgent Care

Subsidies and Medicaid in College Park

ACA premium tax credits are available for College Park residents with income between 100% and 400% FPL (~$15,650–$62,600 for a single adult in 2026). Medicaid is available year-round for income-eligible adults — apply through your state Medicaid agency.

College Park Health Insurance Market Profile

• Population: 34K
• County: Prince George's County
• Median Household Income: $58,000 (~371% of the 2026 FPL)
• Marketplace: Maryland Health Connection