Tampa, FL · 2027 Open Enrollment
ACA health insurance agent serving Tampa, FL
Larry Hamilton is a licensed Florida health insurance agent (NPN 11384312) who has helped Marketplace clients since 2014. He helps people across Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Polk counties enroll in Obamacare plans through HealthCare.gov, including Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview, Wesley Chapel, Largo and Lakeland. Everything is handled by phone and online, so you get one-on-one help without an office visit and at no extra cost.
2027 Open Enrollment dates
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs November 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027. Enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1.
If your plan is leaving Florida
Cigna is leaving Florida's Marketplace for 2027, and Sunshine State Health Plan products are being discontinued. If you have one of those plans, choose a new plan by December 15 to avoid a gap in coverage on January 1.
Who I help in Tampa Bay
- Early retirees who moved to the Gulf Coast before 65
- Self-employed people, real estate agents and contractors
- Hospitality and service workers without benefits
- Families whose employer plan costs too much
- People who just moved to Florida
What changes for 2027 in Florida
Florida has 10 Marketplace insurers for 2027, and the average proposed increase is about 15.9% before subsidies. The extra federal subsidies expired at the end of 2025. See the 2027 subsidy income limits.
Your doctors and hospitals
Networks can differ a lot from plan to plan. Before you choose, I'll help you check whether your doctors and preferred hospitals, such as Tampa General, AdventHealth, BayCare and HCA Florida, are in the plan's network.
Medicaid in Florida
Florida has not expanded Medicaid, so many adults without children don't qualify for Medicaid regardless of income.
Call 803-851-3589 (calls only) or compare plans by ZIP code.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an ACA health insurance agent for Tampa?
Yes. Larry Hamilton (NPN 11384312) is licensed in Florida and helps Tampa Bay residents enroll in Marketplace plans by phone or online at no extra cost.
I just moved to Tampa. Can I enroll outside Open Enrollment?
Usually, yes. Moving to a new area is a qualifying life event if you had qualifying coverage before the move. You generally have 60 days from the move to enroll.
Can I keep my Tampa General, BayCare or AdventHealth doctor?
It depends on the plan. Networks differ by insurer and plan, so Larry will help you check your doctors and hospitals before you enroll.
