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How do I find an ACA health insurance agent near me?

You don't need an office down the street — a licensed ACA agent can help you by phone anywhere they are licensed, so the quickest route is to call a licensed agent such as United Enrollment Services at 1-866-401-4116, ask whether they are licensed in your state, and get help choosing and enrolling at no extra cost. HealthCare.gov's glossary says "You won't pay anything additional if you enroll with an agent or broker," and that agents and brokers "must be licensed in their states and have signed agreements to sell Marketplace health plans." If you would rather meet in person, HealthCare.gov's help page offers an agent and broker search where you can "search for someone near you or have them contact you," and its separate local help tool at localhelp.healthcare.gov lists free community helpers by city or ZIP code. Whoever you choose, you can confirm a license with the NAIC's free Insurance Agent Search, ask which insurers they represent, and make sure they enroll you through the Marketplace so your premium tax credit applies. For help choosing or enrolling in a plan, call United Enrollment Services, a licensed insurance agency, at 1-866-401-4116.

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026
Reviewed by Heather Fabrizio, Licensed Insurance Agent (NPN 20983651) · reviewed Jul 25, 2026
Published by ACA Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

What it means

  • Agent licenses are issued state by state, so what matters is that the agent is licensed where you live, not how close their office is.
  • Phone help can do the same job as in-person help: the agent can compare plans and complete your Marketplace enrollment.
  • Navigators and other local helpers listed at localhelp.healthcare.gov are free; agents are paid by insurers, at no added cost to you.

Action steps

  1. Call a licensed agent, such as United Enrollment Services at 1-866-401-4116, and ask whether they are licensed in your state.
  2. To find agents and brokers near you, use the agent and broker search linked from HealthCare.gov's Get help applying page.
  3. Verify a license at the NAIC Insurance Agent Search with the person's first name, last name, city, and state.
  4. Ask which insurance companies they can sell and confirm they will enroll you through the Marketplace.

Risks & deadlines

  • Enroll by December 15, 2026 for coverage starting January 1, 2027 in HealthCare.gov states; Open Enrollment ends January 15, 2027.
  • Be wary of unexpected calls offering free health coverage or cash cards; only enroll with someone you chose to contact.

Also asked as

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  • Where can I find a local health insurance agent for Obamacare?

Sources

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