Evansville, Indiana: health insurance
Evansville is in Vanderburgh County. Here is what Evansville residents should know about coverage.
Coverage in Evansville
Evansville has about 115,332 residents (U.S. Census Bureau 2023 estimate).
Plans for Evansville residents are determined by Vanderburgh County, home to about 179,810 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 Vanderburgh County before you choose it.
- Turning 65 in Evansville? Your Initial Enrollment Period runs seven months around your birthday. Indiana SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) offers free counseling at 1-800-452-4800.
- Buying your own plan? Shop through HealthCare.gov (federal Marketplace).
- Medicaid questions? Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) handles applications.
Indiana note: Indiana's Medicaid expansion population is covered under its own distinct name, the Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), which -- unlike standard Medicaid in most states -- has historically included features like required monthly contributions (POWER accounts), so HIP eligibility and standard Medicaid eligibility aren't always the same conversation.
Colleges and universities near Evansville
Indiana public institutions include Indiana University, Purdue University, Ball State University. 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 Indiana colleges.
Do Evansville and Vanderburgh County have the same plans?
Plans are offered by service area, and Evansville falls under Vanderburgh County. A plan that serves Vanderburgh 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.
Evansville 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.
Call 855-367-1095Other major Indiana cities
- Indianapolis
- Fort Wayne
- South Bend
- Carmel
- Bloomington
- Fishers
- Hammond
- Noblesville
- Lafayette
- Gary
- Greenwood
- Muncie
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.