Health Insurance Carriers Serving The Colony
Not every carrier offers the same products, and not every plan fits every person. Here are the major insurance companies available to Denton County residents and what sets each one apart:
| Carrier | Plan Types Available | Strengths |
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas | HMO, PPO, Group | Largest carrier in Texas. Wide hospital network including nearby Medical City facilities. |
United Healthone | PPO, Group, Individual | Strong nationwide PPO. Great if you see doctors across DFW or travel for work. |
Cigna | PPO, Group, Individual | Solid choice for self-employed residents and small businesses near Grandscape. |
Humana | PPO, Group | Wellness-focused plans with strong preventive care coverage. |
Aetna | Group, Employer Plans | Strong group plan options for small businesses. Note: Aetna is exiting the individual market, but group plans are still available. |
Important: PPO plans from United Healthone, Cigna, BCBS, and others are only available through a broker or direct from the carrier, not on the Texas marketplace. If you want a PPO in The Colony, a health insurance broker in The Colony is the only way to access them.
Health Insurance Options for The Colony Residents
Individual Health Insurance
If you’re buying coverage just for yourself, whether you’re self-employed, between jobs, or your employer doesn’t offer benefits, a health insurance broker in The Colony can connect you with options the marketplace doesn’t offer. That includes PPO plans with no referral requirements, broader networks, and competitive pricing for healthy adults.
The Colony has a large workforce employed in retail and hospitality at Grandscape and Nebraska Furniture Mart. Many of those jobs don’t come with employer-sponsored health benefits, which means individual plans are the go-to solution. We help you find one that works for what you actually earn.
Family Health Insurance
Covering your whole family takes more thought than just finding the lowest monthly premium. You need to consider which pediatricians and family doctors are in-network, what happens if someone needs specialist care, and how your deductible and out-of-pocket maximum affect your family’s annual spending.
Private PPO plans let every family member choose their own doctors without having to deal with referral requirements. For families in The Colony, whether you’re near the lake in Tribute or closer to the Stewart Creek neighborhoods, we compare all the family plan options side by side so you can see exactly what you’re getting.
Small Business & Group Health Insurance
A health insurance broker in The Colony understands that the city’s economy is anchored by retail and hospitality, but plenty of small businesses call this city home, too. If you have employees, offering group health insurance is one of the most effective ways to attract and retain good people.
In Texas, you only need two enrolled employees to qualify for a small group plan, including you and a spouse or co-owner. Group plans typically offer better rates and broader coverage than anything employees could find on their own. We compare group options from BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna, and Humana so you can offer competitive benefits without spending hours navigating the process yourself.
Association Health Plans
If you’re self-employed or a freelancer in The Colony, association health plans are one of the most overlooked options available to you. These plans allow self-employed workers and independent contractors to join together through a professional or trade association to access group-rate pricing.
For people who earn too much to qualify for marketplace subsidies but don’t want to pay full price for an individual plan, association health plans can offer a meaningful cost advantage, including access to PPO networks that aren’t available on the exchange.
Short-Term Health Insurance
Short-term plans are designed to fill coverage gaps. Maybe you just left a job. Maybe you’re waiting for a new employer’s benefits to kick in. Maybe you’re between life stages and need something affordable while you figure out your next move.
In Texas, short-term health insurance can last up to 364 days with a renewal period. Because these plans are medically underwritten, healthy applicants often pay significantly less than they would for a marketplace plan. The tradeoff is that short-term plans do not cover pre-existing conditions, maternity care, or mental health services in most cases, so they work best as temporary coverage rather than a long-term solution.
Nearby Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities for Colony Residents
The Colony does not have a major hospital within city limits, which makes network verification especially important when you’re choosing a health insurance plan. You want to know exactly which nearby hospitals and facilities are covered before you enroll, not after you get a bill.
Here are the key facilities serving the Colony area:
Medical City Lewisville
Located just west of The Colony in Lewisville, Medical City Lewisville is the closest full-service hospital for most residents. It offers emergency care, surgical services, women’s health, and a range of specialty programs.
As part of the Medical City Healthcare network, it accepts most major commercial carriers, but network participation varies by plan. We verify your coverage at this facility before you sign up.
Medical City Plano
Approximately 15 miles east, Medical City Plano is a large acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center. It’s a top destination for orthopedics, spine surgery, heart care, and oncology in Collin County.
Many Colony residents who commute to Plano prefer a plan that covers Medical City Plano as a primary hospital. Because The Colony is in Denton County and Medical City Plano is in Collin County, we specifically check cross-county network coverage for you.
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound
Another strong option for Colony residents, Texas Health Flower Mound provides emergency services, maternity care, surgical programs, and outpatient services. Part of the Texas Health Resources network, one of the largest non-profit health systems in the state.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Carrollton
Located to the south, this Baylor Scott & White facility offers emergency care and a range of specialty services. BSW is one of the largest health systems in Texas and is widely accepted across most major insurance carriers.
Before you choose any plan, make sure your preferred hospital is in-network. Networks change year to year. As your health insurance broker in The Colony, Custom Health Plans verifies hospital and doctor coverage for you before enrollment, so there are no surprises.
How to Get Health Insurance in The Colony, TX
Getting covered is simpler than you think. Here’s how the process works:
Step 1: Request Your Free QuoteCall us at
(469) 361-4032 or fill out our
online quote form. Tell us a little about yourself: your age, who you need to cover, which doctors or hospitals matter to you, and roughly what you’re looking to spend each month.
Step 2: Compare Your Options Side by Side
We do the shopping for you. We’ll pull quotes from multiple carriers and show you a clear comparison: what each plan covers, what it costs, and the network coverage. No pressure, no sales pitch. Just information so you can make a confident decision.
Step 3: Enroll and Get Covered
Once you choose a plan, we handle the paperwork and walk you through the enrollment process. If you ever have a question down the road (about a claim, a provider change, or an upcoming renewal), we’re still here. You’re not on your own after you sign up.
This service costs you nothing. Brokers are paid by the insurance carriers. You pay the same premium whether you buy through us or directly from the company, but with us, you get expert guidance and someone who knows the Texas market.
Why The Colony Residents Choose Custom Health Plans
We’re local. Our office is at 4601 Old Shepard Place in Plano, less than 15 minutes from The Colony. We’re not a national call center. We’re your neighbors, and we know the DFW healthcare market because we’re part of it.
We’ve been doing this for over 30 years. Health insurance in Texas changes constantly. Carriers enter and exit markets, networks shift, and the rules around short-term and association plans get updated. We stay on top of it all so you don’t have to.
We’re independent. We don’t work for Blue Cross, United Healthcare, or any single carrier. That means we give you honest comparisons, not a pitch for whoever pays us the most. The best plan for your situation is the one we’ll recommend.
We specialize in what the marketplace doesn’t offer. If you’ve looked at the Texas exchange and found nothing but expensive HMO plans, that’s not the whole picture. We know how to access short-term coverage, association health plans, and private market PPOs that the marketplace will never show you.
You talk to a real person. Not a chatbot. Not a call center queue. A licensed broker who listens to your situation and helps you make sense of your choices.
