Health Insurance in Fredericksburg, VA
Residents of Fredericksburg can compare marketplace health plans from Anthem HealthKeepers, CareFirst, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Oscar, Sentara Health Plans and UnitedHealthcare (Optimum Choice) (availability varies by county). The leading carrier in Fredericksburg is Anthem HealthKeepers.
Fredericksburg is midway between Richmond and Washington DC, served primarily by Mary Washington Healthcare and an HCA facility. Many residents commute to DC and may have employer plans from DC-area employers.
How Residents in Fredericksburg Buy Coverage
Virginia does not use HealthCare.gov. Fredericksburg 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 in Fredericksburg, VA
Medicare’s hospital directory lists these acute-care hospitals in Fredericksburg:
- Mary Washington Hospital
- Spotsylvania Regional 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.
ACA Subsidies for Fredericksburg Residents
At 396% of the Federal Poverty Level, residents earning around the Fredericksburg median income of $62,000 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 $439 per month, and most enrollees pay less after plan-level cost-sharing reductions.
Fredericksburg 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.