Health Insurance in Arlington, VA

Health Insurance Carriers in Arlington, VA

Residents of Arlington can compare health insurance plans from the following carriers during Open Enrollment (November 1–January 15): Anthem HealthKeepers, Optima Health (Sentara), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health, Kaiser Permanente (NoVA/DC). The dominant carrier in most Arlington ZIP codes is Anthem HealthKeepers.

Arlington is a dense urban county adjacent to Washington DC. In addition to Virginia-based carriers, Arlington residents have access to DC-area plans from CareFirst BCBS and Kaiser Permanente, which operate medical facilities throughout the DC metro.

Hospitals and Health Systems in Arlington

Major hospital systems and facilities serving Arlington include:

• Virginia Hospital Center (Arlington)
• Inova Alexandria Hospital (nearby Alexandria)
• MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (DC, nearby)

Network coverage varies by plan. Before enrolling, confirm your preferred hospital is in-network by checking the plan’s provider directory or calling member services.

Urgent Care Centers in Arlington

Urgent care facilities in the Arlington area include:

• Patient First Arlington
• Concentra Urgent Care
• GoHealth Urgent Care (MedStar)

ACA Subsidies and Medicaid in Arlington

Residents of Arlington may qualify for ACA premium tax credits if household income falls between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level (~$15,650–$62,600 for a single adult in 2026). Apply through healthcare.gov or a licensed broker during Open Enrollment or after a qualifying life event.