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Knoxville, Tennessee: health insurance

Knoxville is in Knox County. Here is what Knoxville residents should know about coverage.

Coverage in Knoxville

Knoxville has about 198,162 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).

Plans for Knoxville residents are determined by Knox County, home to about 500,669 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 Knox County before you choose it.

  • Turning 65 in Knoxville? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. TN SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) offers free counseling at 1-877-801-0044.
  • Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
  • Medicaid questions? TennCare handles applications.

Tennessee note: Tennessee's children's health coverage program has its own distinct name, CoverKids, rather than being folded entirely into the TennCare brand -- worth knowing since a household can qualify for CoverKids even in situations where adult members don't qualify for TennCare.

Colleges and universities near Knoxville

Tennessee public institutions include University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Memphis. 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 Tennessee colleges.

Do Knoxville and Knox County have the same plans?

Plans are offered by service area, and Knoxville falls under Knox County. A plan that serves Knox 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.

Knoxville 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.

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Other major Tennessee cities

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.

Do it yourself

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Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

Take a look at Tennessee plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself. Call if you need any help with your application.

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Under 65 · ACA

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1st

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Short-term · TriTerm

Need coverage in between?

Short-term and TriTerm plans can start quickly and help with big unexpected medical bills. They are not ACA plans: they can ask health questions, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and what is offered varies by state. See what Tennessee allows.

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Questions along the way? Call 855-367-1095 for assistance.