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Surry County · North Carolina

Self-employed health insurance, local to Surry.

Local plan comparison for Surry County, North Carolina — every marketplace option, every off-exchange alternative, no carrier bias.

Residents · Hospitals
72k / 2
Surry County, North Carolina
Reviewed by Carter Bishop
Licensed Insurance Agent · Owner · NPN 21065164
FL License G089818
Line of Authority 2-15 Health
Multistate 40+
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  1. Surry County is home to 72k residents with access to the North Carolina ACA marketplace.

  2. Average APTC subsidy across North Carolina: $558/month, applied at enrollment to lower your premium directly.

  3. 2 CMS-listed acute-care hospitals in Surry County — network participation varies by carrier; we verify before enrollment.

By the numbers

Surry at a glance.

Population, marketplace, and subsidy figures drawn from primary government records.

Surry population
72k
U.S. Census 2024
Median household income
$56,095
U.S. Census ACS 5-year
Avg APTC North Carolina
$558/mo
CMS OEP public-use file
North Carolina marketplace
1.0M
CMS OEP enrollees
Local providers

Major hospitals in Surry.

Acute-care facilities accepting marketplace plans. Network participation varies by carrier — verify before enrollment.

  1. Acute Care Hospitals001

    Northern Regional Hospital

    Mount Airy · Acute Care Hospitals

  2. Acute Care Hospitals002

    Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital

    Elkin · Acute Care Hospitals

Source: CMS Care Compare · updated 2026-02-25

Surry County residents who are self-employed can explore ACA marketplace plans that serve the area around Northern Regional Hospital in Mount Airy and Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, giving locals access to coverage options closer to home rather than traveling to larger urban centers like those in neighboring Forsyth County. With a median household income around $56,095, many Surry County households may find they qualify for income-based premium tax credits when comparing plans during open enrollment.

Local Context · Surry County
  • 01Which hospitals in Surry County accept ACA marketplace plans?
    Hospital network access depends on the specific carrier and plan, not just the geography. Most acute-care hospitals in Surry County participate in at least one marketplace carrier's network — but the only way to know whether a specific hospital is in-network for a specific plan is to check the carrier's online provider directory or call the hospital's billing office. Before recommending any plan I always verify in-network status for your hospitals and primary-care provider.
  • 02When does ACA Open Enrollment start in Surry County, North Carolina?
    North Carolina uses the federal HealthCare.gov marketplace. Open Enrollment for the next plan year typically runs November 1 through January 15. Outside of Open Enrollment, you can still enroll if you've had a qualifying life event in the last 60 days — losing employer coverage, moving, getting married, having a baby, or losing Medicaid eligibility.
  • 03Do I qualify for a subsidy in Surry County?
    Subsidy eligibility is determined at the household level, not at the county level. The two factors that matter are projected Modified Adjusted Gross Income (MAGI) for the year and household size. The benchmark Silver plan price varies by county — Surry County's benchmark drives the math the marketplace uses. I run actual numbers against your projected income and zip code before recommending anything.
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Bishop Insurance Partners LLC is a licensed insurance agency. We help individuals and families enroll in plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace and other carriers. We do not represent every carrier or every plan available in your area. For a complete list of options, visit HealthCare.gov or your state's marketplace. Information presented is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice.

Carter Bishop · NPN 21065164 · FL 2-15 Health Agent · License G089818 · Licensed in 40+ states · NIPR Public Lookup