to figure out which plan is best for you your best bet is to head to your state's marketplace where you'll be able to compare plans side-by-side. in addition there will be navigators folks working with the marketplaces who will be trained to explain the plans to you though they can't tell you specifically which plan is best for you. an insurance broker can give you that kind of information and it won't cost you more to do so. but i would suggest you work with one specifically authorized to work with the marketplaces. you can get access to this information through your state's marketplace. check out webmd's state pages to find out more information.
there are so many different insurance companies out there it seems overwhelming to try and do all of the comparisons. should i just start checking with the larger companies? is it worth going to an insurance broker to sort it out? i turned 26 in july and am now without insurance since i am no longer covered under my parent's plan. i do have a chronic health condition so i need good coverage.