Texas health insurance costs

Texas health insurance costs -

GoHealth will take a close look at Medicare rates across the country help consumers understand the cost of health insurance in their area from states across the country. Texas is the first stop.

The cost of living in one region can have a direct impact on the cost of health insurance. How does this work? If health care providers in a city have the expensive real estate and daily operational expenses, then these costs are passed on to consumers. In the suburbs, the rent can be more affordable and reduce operating costs for a hospital or a doctor's office that can help keep healthcare costs down. Overall, there are many factors that directly influence the cost of health care and insurance in a state or city.

Texas has a low cost of living compared to the national average, which is also seen with Medicare costs. Compared to the national average, Texas health insurance premiums are higher for 30, 40, 50 and 60 years old male.

When looking at the health insurance premiums across Texas, rates vary depending on the city. Six of the ten largest cities in Texas have lower than average cost of living that the state of Texas, including San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Corpus Christi and Laredo. Houston, Dallas, Austin and Plano have higher than average cost of living that the state of Texas.

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