Arlington, Virginia: health insurance
Arlington is in Arlington County. Here is what Arlington residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Arlington
Arlington has about 234,162 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Arlington residents are determined by Arlington County, home to about 234,162 people (2023 estimate). Medicare Advantage plans and marketplace plans are offered by area, so use your ZIP code when you compare, and make sure a plan covers Arlington County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Arlington? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) offers free counseling at 1-800-552-3402.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through Virginia's Insurance Marketplace.
- Medicaid questions? Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) handles applications.
Virginia note: Virginia's insurance regulator isn't a standalone department the way most states structure it -- the Bureau of Insurance is a division of the State Corporation Commission (SCC), the same body that also oversees Virginia's Insurance Marketplace.
Colleges and universities near Arlington
Virginia public institutions include University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Virginia Commonwealth University. Students and employees at these schools should check their school’s student health or benefits office, because campus plans and employer plans work differently from individual coverage. More about Virginia colleges.
Do Arlington and Arlington County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Arlington falls under Arlington County. A plan that serves Arlington County is generally the one that applies to you.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. A call is a conversation about your options.
Arlington residents: call 855-367-1095
Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.
Call 855-367-1095Other major Virginia cities
- Virginia Beach
- Chesapeake
- Richmond
- Norfolk
- Alexandria
- Newport News
- Hampton
- Suffolk
- Roanoke
- Portsmouth
- Lynchburg
- Harrisonburg
Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.