Health insurance in Fort Lauderdale: 2027 Marketplace plans
In Broward County, FL, there are 171 plans from 9 insurers: Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter Health, AvMed, Wellpoint, 22 Health and AmeriHealth Caritas Next.
Bronze · 58
Silver · 61
Gold · 41
Example: a 40-year-old earning $31,920 a year (200% of the federal poverty level) gets a tax credit of about $576 a month. With it, the cheapest plan at each level costs:
Level
Monthly, with help
Without help
Insurer
Bronze
$0.00
$571.06
22 Health
Silver
$179.92
$755.92
Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company)
Gold
$147.83
$723.83
Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida
Worth knowing: in this county, with the tax credit, the cheapest Gold plan costs less than the cheapest Silver plan.
In ZIP code 33309, the one with the most doctors in Fort Lauderdale, 15.4% of residents have no health insurance and 28.6% are Hispanic (Census Bureau, ACS ACS 2024 5-year).
Census data · Fort Lauderdale · ZIP 33309
Official demographics of the coverage area · ACS 2024 5-year
37,475
Total population
15.4%
Uninsured rate
No health coverage (ACS B27010)
$77,321
Median income
32,651
Population under 65
ACA-eligible age range
28.6%
Hispanic population
Source: US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year (Census Reporter)
Frequently asked questions about health insurance in Fort Lauderdale
How many insurers sell Marketplace plans in Fort Lauderdale?
For 2027, 9 insurers offer 171 plans in Broward County: Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company), Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida, UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter Health, AvMed, Wellpoint, 22 Health and AmeriHealth Caritas Next.
How much does health insurance cost in Fort Lauderdale?
It depends on age, income and household. As an example, for a 40-year-old earning $31,920 a year (200% of the federal poverty level) the cheapest plan costs $0.00 a month after a tax credit of about $576 a month.
Are there $0 plans in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes, for some households. In the example (a 40-year-old earning $31,920 a year (200% of the federal poverty level)) there are Bronze plans with a $0 monthly premium. A $0 premium usually comes with a higher deductible, so compare before choosing.