Chester County, Pennsylvania: health insurance
What Chester County residents should know about Medicare, marketplace plans and Medicaid.
Chester County at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Population (2023 est.) | 549,784 |
| Population rank in Pennsylvania | 7 of 67 |
| Land area | 751 square miles |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates 2023; Gazetteer 2023).
Why your county matters for coverage
In Pennsylvania, the health plans you can choose depend on where you live. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans are offered by service area, usually county by county, and marketplace premiums and carriers are set by area as well. Living in Chester County means the options on this page apply to you, and plans in a neighboring county may differ.
- Medicare: PA MEDI (Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, formerly APPRISE) gives free, unbiased counseling at 1-800-783-7067. Ask which plans serve Chester County specifically.
- Marketplace plans: shop through Pennie; enter your Chester County ZIP code to see what is offered.
- Medicaid: apply through Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).
Pennsylvania note: Pennsylvania's Medicare counseling program changed its name from APPRISE to PA MEDI in July 2021 -- same program and services, run by the Department of Aging, just under a new name, so older references to APPRISE still point to the same free help.
Questions about Chester County
Are the same Medicare plans offered everywhere in Pennsylvania?
No. Plans are offered by service area. A plan available in one county may not be offered in Chester County, so check by county.
Where do Chester County residents get free Medicare counseling?
PA MEDI (Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, formerly APPRISE) (1-800-783-7067) is Pennsylvania's free SHIP program.
Do I have to enroll if I call?
No. Calling is a conversation about your options, and you are never required to enroll.
Chester County 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.