The health insurance Coral Springs individuals and families buy on their own comes from the federal Marketplace at HealthCare.gov, because Florida has no state exchange. Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027; enroll by Dec 15 to be covered Jan 1. Children may qualify for Florida KidCare, and most families can check for a subsidy on the same application.
Updated for the 2027 plan year (October 2026). Reviewed by Adam Segall, Licensed Insurance Agent (FL Lic #P101968).
- How health insurance Coral Springs residents buy works
- A city of families: what changes for you
- When family coverage through work is too expensive
- Check your hospital and pediatric network
- 2027 subsidy limits for Coral Springs households
- Medicaid, KidCare and the coverage gap in Broward
- Local enrollment help in Coral Springs
- How Honesty helps
- Frequently asked questions
How health insurance Coral Springs residents buy works in 2027
If you do not get coverage through a job, Medicare, or Medicaid, your main option is an ACA plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Florida uses the federal platform, HealthCare.gov, so every Coral Springs resident shops the same official plan list for their ZIP code and Broward County.
Every Marketplace plan covers essential health benefits such as pediatric care, maternity, prescriptions and preventive visits. Insurers cannot turn you down or charge you more for a pre-existing condition. What changes from plan to plan is the monthly premium, the deductible, and, most importantly for a busy family, the network of doctors and hospitals you can use.
Key 2027 dates: Open Enrollment runs November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Enroll by December 15, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027. Sign up between December 16 and January 15 and coverage starts February 1. See our full Open Enrollment 2027 guide for the details.
Tip: Do not simply auto-renew. Insurers nationally proposed a median 15% increase for 2027 (KFF), the second straight year of double-digit hikes, and networks can change. Re-shop every fall.
A city of families: what that means for your plan
Coral Springs is a family-heavy suburb in northwest Broward County. U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey data (2020–2024) shows about 26% of residents are under 18, compared with roughly 16% in nearby Boca Raton, and the average household holds about 3.1 people (Census Reporter, Coral Springs). That shapes how you should shop.
For a household with kids, the cheapest premium is rarely the cheapest year. Pediatric visits, urgent care and prescriptions add up. When you compare health insurance Coral Springs plans offer, look at three numbers side by side:
- The family deductible — how much you pay before the plan starts sharing costs.
- Copays for primary care, specialists and urgent care — many plans cover these before the deductible.
- The out-of-pocket maximum — the most you can pay in a year. For 2027 the federal cap is $12,000 for an individual and $24,000 for a family; many plans set theirs lower.
Census data also shows about a third of Coral Springs residents were born outside the U.S. If anyone in your home is not a citizen, note that starting January 1, 2027, only certain immigration statuses can qualify for Marketplace savings. Check each person’s eligibility first.
When family coverage through work is too expensive
Many Coral Springs parents have a job that offers insurance, but adding a spouse and children can cost far more than covering the worker alone. Under current HealthCare.gov rules, affordability for family members is judged on the premium to cover everyone in the household, not just the employee.
For 2027, job-based coverage counts as affordable if your share of the premium for the lowest-cost plan is 10.22% of household income or less (HealthCare.gov definition). If the family premium is above that line, your spouse and kids may qualify for Marketplace subsidies even though you stay on your employer plan. It is one of the most overlooked ways to lower the cost of health insurance Coral Springs families pay.
Worth checking: Ask your HR team for the monthly cost of the lowest-cost family plan, multiply by 12, and compare it to 10.22% of your expected 2027 household income. Honesty.AI can run that math for you.
Compare it against every Marketplace option and your real subsidy in minutes.
Check your hospital and pediatric network
The closest full-service hospital for most residents is Broward Health Coral Springs on Coral Hills Drive. It is part of Broward Health, the public system run by the North Broward Hospital District, a special taxing district created by the Florida Legislature (Broward Health, North Broward Hospital District).
On the same Coral Hills Drive campus, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Coral Springs operates through a collaboration with Broward Health. It lists a Level III NICU, a pediatric intensive care unit, a pediatric emergency department for non-trauma needs, and pediatric surgery (Nicklaus Children’s, Coral Springs).
Why this matters: a plan can include an adult hospital but not every pediatric specialist, or the reverse. Before you pick health insurance Coral Springs families can rely on, search each plan’s provider directory for:
- Your family’s pediatrician and any pediatric specialists your kids see.
- The hospitals you would actually use, including any in Fort Lauderdale or Palm Beach County.
- Each parent’s own doctors and regular prescriptions.
Carriers and networks vary by county; compare every option on HealthCare.gov or with Honesty once 2027 plans go live November 1.
2027 subsidy limits for Coral Springs households
Premium tax credits still exist for 2027, but they are smaller than a few years ago. The enhanced credits that ran from 2021 through 2025 expired on December 31, 2025, so the 400% of poverty “subsidy cliff” is back. Above that income, there is no tax credit at all. Your 2027 subsidy is based on your estimated 2027 household income.
| Household size | 100% FPL (subsidies start in Florida) | 400% FPL (subsidy cliff) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | $27,320 | $109,280 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $132,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $154,720 |
If you qualify, the IRS caps what you pay for the benchmark Silver plan at a share of income: 2.15% under 133% FPL, rising to 10.22% between 300% and 400% FPL. Families at or below 250% FPL can also get cost-sharing reductions on Silver plans. Read more in our 2027 subsidies guide.
Medicaid, KidCare and the coverage gap in Broward
Florida has not expanded Medicaid. Most adults without children cannot get Medicaid at any income, and the limit for parents is very low. Adults who earn under 100% FPL often land in the coverage gap: too little income for a Marketplace subsidy, too much for Florida Medicaid.
Kids have a much wider door. Florida KidCare covers children under 19 in many working families, and the Marketplace application screens them automatically. A common setup in Coral Springs is parents on a subsidized Marketplace plan with kids on KidCare. Adults applying for Medicaid go through ACCESS Florida.
The Florida Department of Health in Broward County also offers public services such as immunizations, children’s dental care and WIC, which can help fill gaps while you sort out coverage.
Free local help with health insurance Coral Springs shoppers can use
You do not have to enroll alone. Federally funded Navigators give free, unbiased help in person, by phone or online. Search your ZIP code at localhelp.healthcare.gov to see assisters and licensed agents near Coral Springs. Florida’s federally funded Navigator is the University of South Florida’s Covering Florida program. The CMS Navigator awardee list shows Broward as a virtual-only county, so expect phone or video help; in-person help is listed in neighboring Palm Beach County.
An identical plan costs the same whether you enroll alone, with a Navigator, or with an agent. Whichever route you pick, have your household size, 2027 income estimate, and doctors list ready.
Moving to Coral Springs from another county or state? A move can open a Special Enrollment Period, so you may not need to wait for Open Enrollment.
How Honesty helps Coral Springs families
Honesty.AI is a licensed, unbiased AI insurance agent that is on your side. It compares every Marketplace plan available in your ZIP code, applies your subsidy, checks whether your work plan is affordable for your family, and can enroll you in minutes, 24/7 by chat, voice or text.
Honesty compares ACA, alternative and ancillary plans based on your family’s needs. Honesty® Insurance Services, LLC is licensed statewide in Florida (FL #L125256). There is no Coral Springs storefront; help comes to you wherever you are. Learn more about how Honesty.AI works and how to choose a health plan.
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Frequently asked questions
Where do I buy health insurance Coral Springs families can use?
Individual and family ACA plans in Coral Springs are sold through the federal Marketplace at HealthCare.gov, because Florida does not run its own exchange. You can enroll directly, with a free Navigator, or with a licensed agent or assistant such as Honesty.AI. The plans and prices are the same either way.
When is Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage in Coral Springs?
Open Enrollment runs November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Enroll by December 15, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027. Enrolling December 16 through January 15 starts coverage February 1. Outside that window you need a qualifying life event, such as a move, a new baby, or losing other coverage.
My employer offers family coverage. Can my spouse and kids still get a Marketplace subsidy?
Possibly. For 2027, job-based coverage is considered affordable for family members only if your share of the premium to cover everyone is 10.22% of household income or less. If it costs more, your spouse and children may qualify for Marketplace premium tax credits while you keep your employer plan.
Can my kids get Florida KidCare if my income is too high for Medicaid?
Often, yes. Florida KidCare covers children under 19 in many working families, not only those who qualify for Medicaid. When you apply on the Marketplace, your children are screened for KidCare automatically, and many families keep the parents on a Marketplace plan and the kids on KidCare.
Do Marketplace plans in Coral Springs include Broward Health and Nicklaus Children’s?
It depends on the plan. Networks vary by insurer and plan, and 2027 directories are not final until plans go live. Before you enroll, search each plan’s provider directory for Broward Health Coral Springs, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Coral Springs, your pediatrician, and your own doctors.
Keep learning: start with our statewide guide to health insurance in Florida and our tips for affordable health insurance in Florida. Nearby, see health insurance in Fort Lauderdale, health insurance in Boca Raton, and health insurance in West Palm Beach, or brush up on affordable health insurance basics.
