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Murfreesboro, Tennessee: health insurance

Murfreesboro is in Rutherford County. Here is what Murfreesboro residents should know about coverage.

Coverage in Murfreesboro

Murfreesboro has about 165,430 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).

Plans for Murfreesboro residents are determined by Rutherford County, home to about 367,101 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 Rutherford County before you choose it.

  • Turning 65 in Murfreesboro? 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 Murfreesboro

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 Murfreesboro and Rutherford County have the same plans?

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

Murfreesboro 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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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

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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.