Health Coverage Options in El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County residents shop for health insurance through the ACA marketplace at healthcare.gov. Plan availability, carriers, and premium rates vary by ZIP code — so comparing options specific to your address is essential before enrolling.
Whether you're self-employed, between jobs, or simply don't have access to employer coverage, an independent broker can compare every plan available in El Paso County at no cost to you.
ACA Marketplace Plans in El Paso County
ACA marketplace plans available in El Paso County, Texas include all four metal tiers:
- Bronze — lowest premium, highest deductible. Best for healthy, low-utilization buyers.
- Silver — moderate premium with cost-sharing reductions available at qualifying income levels. Often the best overall value.
- Gold — higher premium, lower cost-sharing. Best for regular healthcare users.
- HDHP + HSA — high-deductible plan paired with a Health Savings Account. Popular with self-employed and higher-income residents.
Subsidy Eligibility for El Paso County Residents
ACA premium subsidies are based on your household income relative to the federal poverty level. For a single adult in 2026, subsidies generally apply at incomes between ~$15,650 and $62,600 — though enhanced provisions may extend credits higher depending on your county's benchmark plan premium. A licensed broker can calculate your exact subsidy before you choose a plan.
Self-Employed in El Paso County?
Self-employed residents of El Paso County — freelancers, contractors, small business owners, and 1099 workers — can deduct 100% of health insurance premiums on their federal tax return, provided they aren't eligible for coverage through a spouse's employer. This deduction reduces adjusted gross income dollar-for-dollar, lowering both taxes and potentially increasing subsidy eligibility.
Open Enrollment and Special Enrollment in Texas
Open Enrollment for Texas runs November 1 through January 15 each year. Outside this window, qualifying life events — job loss, marriage, divorce, having a baby, moving, or turning 26 — trigger a 60-day Special Enrollment Period. Call (713) 575-9904 if you need coverage outside of Open Enrollment.
El Paso County Plan Data for 2026
7 carrier(s) have filed 110 plans in El Paso County for 2026: Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Cigna Healthcare, Imperial Insurance Companies, Oscar, UnitedHealthcare, and others. Plan types available: EPO, HMO, POS.
Lowest full-price premium by metal tier for a 40-year-old in El Paso County:
- Bronze: from $414/month at age 40 — Imperial Preferred Bronze (Imperial Insurance Companies), $9,200 deductible, No Charge after Deductible primary-care visit.
- Silver: from $593/month at age 40 — MyBlue Health Silver℠ Standard (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), $6,000 deductible, $40 primary-care visit.
- Gold: from $514/month at age 40 — MyBlue Health Gold℠ 403 (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas), $500 deductible, No Charge primary-care visit.
Source: CMS Plan Year 2026 Qualified Health Plan Landscape file. Figures are full-price filed rates before any premium tax credit and are not a quote or an offer of coverage. Your actual cost depends on age, county, tobacco use, household size and subsidy eligibility. Verify current rates at enrollment.