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Most real estate agents are independent contractors in the eyes of the IRS, so the brokerage does not provide coverage. Commission income swings, and the 2027 subsidy line is unforgiving. Here is how agents should shop.

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By Erik Moran, licensed health insurance broker (NPN 20970092) · Updated October 14, 2026
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You are self-employed, by statute

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Licensed real estate agents paid on commission are generally statutory nonemployees under federal tax law, treated as self-employed. The brokerage does not provide health insurance, so agents buy their own. Agents in a lean year often qualify for a Marketplace credit; healthy agents in a strong year, over the 2027 line, may pay less with a private medically underwritten plan, depending on what it covers.

Net commission after splits, desk fees, marketing, MLS dues, mileage and half of self-employment tax is what counts. Agents who look at gross commissions overestimate where they land. The calculator starts from net.

Teams and brokers

Team leaders, assistants and brokerages

If you lead a team, the people on it fall into two groups for insurance purposes. Licensed agents paid on commission are generally independent contractors, statutory nonemployees, and are not eligible for an employee group plan. W-2 assistants, transaction coordinators and marketing staff are employees, and once you have at least one who is not your spouse, a small group plan or an ICHRA becomes possible.

Some brokerages offer agents access to a benefits marketplace or an association plan. Read those closely: some are major medical coverage and some are discount or limited-benefit programs. We are glad to look one over next to your own options.

Income swings

Planning around a market you do not control

  • Estimate your year from closings you can see, plus a conservative pipeline, not your best year.
  • Update the Marketplace when a big closing changes the picture. Starting with tax year 2026 there is no cap on paying back excess credit.
  • In a strong year, a SEP-IRA or solo 401(k) contribution can lower MAGI. Ask your tax preparer.
  • If you are healthy, a private plan priced on health, not income, keeps the same price through slow and busy markets, and many are built on nationwide PPO networks.
The plain truth about private plans: the nationwide PPO plans we quote are private, medically underwritten plans, not Marketplace plans. A nationwide network means in-network doctors and hospitals in many states; it does not mean every service is covered. You answer health questions, and the carrier can decline you or exclude a condition. These plans are not ACA-compliant: depending on the plan, prescriptions, maternity, mental health and other benefits can be limited or left out, some benefits have dollar maximums, and out-of-network care costs more. We walk through exactly what a plan pays before you apply, and if a Marketplace plan fits you better, we tell you that too.

Florida agents can read our Florida realtor guide for state specifics. If you lead a team with W-2 assistants, group and ICHRA options are on our business page.

Over or under the 2027 subsidy line?

Self-employed and 1099 income is counted after expenses. Our free calculator shows which side of the 400% line you land on in about a minute, with results right away and no sign-up.

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Questions

Questions we hear most

Do real estate brokerages provide health insurance?

Generally no. Most agents are independent contractors, and licensed agents paid on commission are statutory nonemployees for federal tax purposes.

Can a real estate agent get a Marketplace subsidy?

Yes, if expected net income for the year is under the 2027 line: $63,840 for one person, $86,560 for two, $132,000 for a family of four.

Can real estate agents deduct health insurance?

Generally yes, through the self-employed health insurance deduction, up to net profit and not for months they were eligible for an employer-subsidized plan, including a spouse's.

Sources

Checked October 14, 2026. Rules and dates change; confirm before you act.

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