Licensed in Maryland
Health insurance advisor in Maryland.
I'm Dalton Kato, a licensed health insurance agent in Maryland. I compare private plans with the Marketplace plans in your area and show you, side by side, what fits your doctors and your budget.
Maryland license ยท NPN 21432577
How health insurance works in Maryland
Marketplace (ACA) plans in Maryland are sold through Maryland Health Connection, the state-run marketplace. Maryland runs its own marketplace, Maryland Health Connection, so plan options and deadlines are set at the state level.
For 2027 coverage, open enrollment runs November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027. To avoid a gap, enroll by mid-December for coverage that starts January 1 (Maryland Health Connection sets the exact cutoff).
Private plans vs. the Marketplace
Most people only look at the Marketplace. I also look at private health plans available in Maryland, which are priced on age, location, and health instead of income. For healthy people who earn too much for a tax credit, that can mean a lower monthly premium.
- Earn over the subsidy line? Under current law, tax credits generally stop at 400% of the federal poverty level, about $63,840 for one person or $132,000 for a family of four for 2027 coverage.
- Paying a lot for an employer plan? Family coverage through work can cost more than a private plan for the same household.
- Self-employed or own a small business? I'll compare individual and group options for you and your team.
For a healthy 30-year-old in Maryland, private plans start around $180/month. That's an estimate only; your real price depends on age, ZIP code, and health.
Private plans can use medical underwriting, so not everyone qualifies, and some conditions may be excluded. Marketplace plans must cover pre-existing conditions. That's why I put both side by side before you decide.
I'm also licensed in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia.
Get your Maryland quote
Tell me a little about your situation and I'll put your private and Marketplace options side by side. I usually reach out within one business day, and there's never a cost to you.
- Private and Marketplace plans compared side by side
- One licensed advisor, no call center
- No cost and no obligation
Common questions
Are you licensed to sell health insurance in Maryland?
Yes. I'm a licensed health insurance agent in Maryland and 18 other states. You can verify any of my licenses on the national registry with NPN 21432577.
When is open enrollment in Maryland for 2027?
Open enrollment for 2027 Marketplace coverage in Maryland runs November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027 through Maryland Health Connection. Many private plans aren't tied to open enrollment and can start on the first of any month.
Do you only help people in certain parts of Maryland?
No. I work with people anywhere in Maryland, including Baltimore, Columbia, Frederick, and Annapolis. Everything is done by phone, text, and email, so you never have to come into an office.
Does it cost anything to work with you?
No. There's no fee to work with me, and the price of a plan is the same whether you enroll on your own or with my help.
What clients say
Dalton was very informative and helpful! He made sure he explained everything we were doing and got my family the best coverage! A truly great person to work with!
Dalton has been a pleasure to work with. He's very knowledgeable, timely, and has went above and beyond to answer any questions we have had!