Health Coverage Options in Travis County, Texas
Travis 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 Travis County at no cost to you.
ACA Marketplace Plans in Travis County
ACA marketplace plans available in Travis 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 Travis County Residents
ACA premium subsidies are based on your household income relative to the federal poverty level. For a single adult in 2027, subsidies generally apply at incomes between ~$15,960 and $63,840 . Above $63,840 the credit stops completely: the enhanced rules that removed that cap expired on 31 December 2025. A licensed broker can calculate your exact subsidy before you choose a plan.
Self-Employed in Travis County?
Self-employed residents of Travis 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.
Travis County Plan Data for 2026
9 carrier(s) have filed 110 plans in Travis County for 2026: Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Baylor Scott and White, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Harbor Health, Imperial Insurance Companies, Moda Health Plan, and others. Plan types available: EPO, HMO, POS.
Lowest full-price premium by metal tier for a 40-year-old in Travis County:
- Bronze: from $450/month at age 40 — UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care) (UnitedHealthcare), $10,600 deductible, No Charge after Deductible primary-care visit.
- Silver: from $608/month at age 40 — Sendero Health Capital Silver / $40 PCP / $80 Specialist / $20 Generic Drugs (Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit), $6,000 deductible, $40 primary-care visit.
- Gold: from $571/month at age 40 — Harbor Health G0 $0 Deductible $0 PCP $0 Mental Health Office Visit $0 Express Care (Harbor Health), $0 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.