Health Insurance in Tyler, TX

Health Insurance in Tyler, TX

Compare Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Aetna, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health in Tyler. The dominant carrier is Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Tyler is the major city of East Texas, anchored by CHRISTUS Mother Frances and UT Health East Texas systems.

2026 Plan Data for Residents in Tyler

Here is what is actually filed and for sale in Smith County for 2026.

• Tyler sits in Smith County, where 4 carrier(s) have filed 61 plans for 2026: Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS, UnitedHealthcare.
• Plan types available to Tyler residents: EPO, HMO, POS.
• One of the lower-cost Silver options is Focused Silver from Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan — $684/month at age 40 with a $6,300 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

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

• Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital
• CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital
• UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional Hospital
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

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

• CareNow Urgent Care
• Concentra Urgent Care
• AFC Urgent Care

ACA Subsidies in Tyler

Residents earning 100%–400% FPL qualify for premium tax credits. Contact a broker to review eligibility.

Tyler Health Insurance Market Profile

• Population: 104K
• County: Smith County
• Median Household Income: $55,000 (~351% of the 2026 FPL)
• Marketplace: healthcare.gov