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Private Health Insurance Texas: PPO and Off-Exchange Plans Compared

Private health insurance Texas families, individuals and self-employed workers can buy directly from a carrier, often with broader PPO networks. We compare private, off-exchange and association plans from top carriers and check the doctors you already see before you enroll.

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Why Texans Choose Private Health Insurance

Broader PPO networks

Private plans are where most PPO networks still live in Texas, so you can see specialists without a referral and keep some out-of-network coverage.

Bought directly from a carrier

Private coverage is bought straight from a top carrier, off the public exchange, with major medical protections on compliant plans.

Built around you

Deductibles, networks and HSA-qualified designs are matched to your doctors and budget, instead of a one-size lineup.

Why Texans Choose Custom Health Plans

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Jeff Marrow
15 days ago
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Ric was very friendly, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. Our family needed a new healthcare plan and he was able to quickly find us a great solution . We are very happy with our new plan and definitely recommend working with Ric Monello and Custom Health Plans, Inc.
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angie kazura
21 days ago
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Marl was patient and answered all my questions and helped us find the right plan.
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K K
38 days ago
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Mark Savoca is really great to work with - he listens to your needs, does the work to find good options for you, and stays on top of your policy expirations dates and what you need to do to get the best service! He’s an amazingly valuable professional. I’m super happy that he was recommended to me!
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Stephanie Butler
41 days ago
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Mark has been helping us for several years now with our health insurance. He is so great to work with and makes the process simple and fast. He is very responsive and knowledgeable. Highly recommend him and his team!
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Jennifer Cohen
41 days ago
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Mark Savoca from Custom Health plans has helped us with our health insurance since we moved to Texas 3 years ago. He has provided excellent customer service. He always walks me through the best options for our family every year when it is time to renew. He is knowledgeable and is able to explain the options in a clear way that is easy to understand. We really appreciate all of his help. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an insurance agent.
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Avron Levin
49 days ago
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Mark was very attentive and helpful. We needed very specific cover and Mark made time to discuss and help us choose the right plan
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Mike Douglas
63 days ago
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Richard was very knowledgeable and helpful in finding a health care plan that would work for us.
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Kristen Renee
63 days ago
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Richard Monello is my go-to broker. I've worked with him multiple times and would highly recommend. I'm so grateful to have found him and he's always been incredibly responsive and helpful. I've run benefits at companies for a long time, and he knows his stuff.
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Eric
199 days ago
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Service was great. Richard Monello, my agent, was knowledgeable and promptly responsive.
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Sam
199 days ago
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Richard was incredibly helpful and guided me to the best health insurance plan for my family. I can finally say we have real, comprehensive coverage, not the overpriced plan we had before that covered almost nothing. Thank you, Richard and Custom Health Plans.
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Kelli Phillips
230 days ago
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If I could give Richard “Ric” Monello more than five stars, I would. My husband and I own an S Corp, and we were facing a specific challenge: with him on Medicare, I needed a high-quality health insurance solution that wasn't tied to the Marketplace. Most importantly, I needed a PPO that gave me the freedom to choose my own doctors. After a lot of diligent research, I found Ric, and I am so glad I did. From our very first conversation, it was clear he is an expert. He immediately understood our unique situation and had a solution ready for me right away. In addition, if you are a freelancer and contractor, Ric is a vital resource! In an era where you’re usually stuck talking to AI bots or listening to endless recordings, Ric is a breath of fresh air. Having a real human being to talk to—someone who provides genuine, dependable customer service—is rare and incredibly valuable. If you are a business owner or anyone tired of the "automated" runaround, do yourself a favor and call Ric. It’s such a relief to know there is someone out there who truly has our back!
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Keith Jones
308 days ago
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Unbelievable service. Insurance expert with a passion for customer service. Enthusiastically committed to getting clients the best deal for their particular situation. He is patient and kind - this is confusing stuff. He made it simple. Thank you, Richard.
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Oscar Guzman
319 days ago
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I have been with Richard Monello (Custom Health Plans) for at least 5 years now, and have been very pleased with his level of service in finding me the best plans for my family. My employer does not offer a health plan, and to complicate things further, my wife has a pre-existing condition, yet Richard always manages to find plans that actually work for us. Health insurance is a fast moving and ever changing landscape in this country, but he is always on top of his stuff, and I have peace of mind knowing I can count on Richard and his expertise. He explains everything very well and makes an otherwise overwhelming process as simple as pie. Highly recommend!
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Vicki Potts
329 days ago
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Rich Monello at Custom Health Plans was very helpful and efficient in helping us obtain health insurance at the last minute when our other plan fell through. He was easy to work with and explained things well. He also got us a great deal.
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David Kravitz
651 days ago
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Richard helped our small IT company get a great PPO group policy! He was always available and returned my calls and emails promptly. Have already referred him to other friends companies!
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Ben Lopez
1136 days ago
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Richard was a beacon of clarity in the maze of health insurance. With his guidance, my wife and I found the perfect policy. As a new full time business owner, he transformed my anxiety into excitement. Thanks to him, the journey was not only easy but joyful. A genuine game-changer! Please reach out to Ric if you have question with health insurance.
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Bill Cooke
1143 days ago
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I've worked with Richard Monello for many years. We own a small business and he has expertly helped us navigate the constantly changing health insurance world. He always gets us the best rates and coverages to match our needs. His contacts in the business are vast and if he can't get exactly what you need, he will find a way to get it for you. Give him a call. He's a professional and delivers results.
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Every Private Health Insurance Option We Offer

Whether you need coverage for yourself, your family or your business, here is everything we shop for you. Choose a plan type to learn how it works and what it costs.

Association Health Plans

Off-exchange coverage for individuals, families and the self-employed that frequently carries the broadest PPO networks we can offer in Texas.

Individual Health Insurance

Buying your own coverage? Keep the doctors you already see. We compare PPO, private and off-exchange plans from top carriers and show your real annual cost.

Family Health Insurance

One policy covering your spouse and children, with every family doctor and prescription checked against the network before you enroll.

Short-Term Health Insurance

Bridge a gap between jobs or before Open Enrollment. Plans run from 30 days to 12 months, and coverage can start as soon as the next day.

Small Business Health Insurance

Offer benefits that help you attract and keep good people. Texas businesses can qualify with as few as one eligible employee.

Group Health Insurance

Larger employer coverage with plan design, contribution strategy and renewal negotiation handled for you.

Health Savings Accounts

Pair a lower premium with a savings account that goes in pre-tax, grows tax-free and comes out tax-free for medical costs.

Fixed Benefit Health Insurance

A set dollar amount paid per medical service, so you know the benefit up front. A budget option with access to a nationwide PPO of providers.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Cleanings, exams, glasses and major dental work that adult medical plans usually leave out, for yourself or the whole family.

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How Private Health Insurance Texas Plans Work

Private plans give you more choice than most people expect, which also means more to compare. These are the four things we walk every client through before they pick a plan.

Four things to know:

1️⃣ PPO, HMO, EPO or POS

A PPO needs no referrals and covers some out-of-network care. An HMO costs less but keeps you inside one network with a primary care physician.

2️⃣ Major medical vs underwritten

Compliant major medical plans cover pre-existing conditions. Underwritten private and association plans can cost less for healthy applicants.

3️⃣ When you can enroll

Major medical plans open during Open Enrollment or after a qualifying life event. Short-term and many association plans are available year-round.

4️⃣ HSA-qualified options

Any plan type can be built as a high-deductible plan that pairs with a tax-free health savings account.

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How It Works (3 Simple Steps)

1. Tell Us About You

First, we need your age, county, household, doctors, prescriptions and budget. One short call or the form on this page.

2. Compare Your Best Options

Then we put private health insurance Texas plans from top carriers side by side, check your doctors against each network, and explain the real annual cost.

3. Enroll With Help

Finally, we handle the application, confirm your effective date, and stay on as your broker for renewals and claim questions.

Check Eligibility and Get Your Options

A 5-minute conversation tells you exactly which plans fit your budget and your doctors. No pressure, no fees, no obligation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Some private coverage, such as short-term and many association or underwritten plans, can be bought year-round. Major medical plans are usually limited to Open Enrollment or a qualifying life event, so the answer depends on the plan type you need.

For healthy applicants, an underwritten association plan or a high-deductible plan often has the lowest premium, and short-term coverage can bridge a gap for less. We compare the real annual cost, because the cheapest premium is not always the cheapest year.

The best private health insurance Texas option is the one whose network includes your doctors at a price you can live with. We compare plans from top carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare and association plans, side by side.

MyBlue Health is a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas HMO plan for individuals, available in select Texas counties. It uses a narrower network and requires referrals. If you want a PPO, we can compare it against private and association plans with broader networks.

Your price depends on your age, county, tobacco use, deductible and plan type, and a PPO costs more up front than an HMO. A short call with us gives you real quotes for your household, with no fees and no obligation.