How do I obtain a HealthCare.gov API Key?

You must request a free API key through the **CMS Marketplace API** portal (developer.cms.gov/marketplace-api). Keys are typically sent via email and must be renewed every 60 days.

Can I check if my doctor is in-network for a specific plan?

Yes! Use the `get_provider_coverage` tool by providing the plan ID and the provider ID. The agent will confirm the network status for that specific combination.

What geographic information is required for plan searches?

Most searches require a 5-digit ZIP code and a 5-digit County FIPS code. You can use the `get_counties_by_zip` tool to retrieve the FIPS code for any ZIP code.

Is the integration secure for searching health data?

Absolutely. The integration uses official CMS API keys over HTTPS. Your credentials are encrypted and stored securely within the Vinkius Cloud infrastructure.

HealthCare.gov MCP Server for Windsurf 11 tools — connect in under 2 minutes

Name: HealthCare.gov
Availability: InStock
Author: Vinkius

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Windsurf brings agentic AI coding to a purpose-built IDE. Connect HealthCare.gov through Vinkius and Cascade will auto-discover every tool. ask questions, generate code, and act on live data without leaving your editor.

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{
  "mcpServers": {
    "healthcaregov": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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About HealthCare.gov MCP Server

Connect the HealthCare.gov Marketplace API to any AI agent and take full control of ACA health plan research and provider network verification through natural conversation.

Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple HealthCare.gov tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.

What you can do

Plan Search — Retrieve available health and dental plans based on household demographics and location.
Drug Coverage — Search for medications and verify if they are covered by specific plans and at what tier.
Provider Lookup — Search for doctors, hospitals, and facilities and check their in-network status.
Geography Insights — Retrieve County FIPS codes by ZIP code to ensure accurate regional pricing.
Issuer Details — List all insurance companies operating in specific states and their available plans.
Crosswalk Access — Monitor plan transitions between enrollment years to stay updated on coverage changes.

The HealthCare.gov MCP Server exposes 11 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Windsurf in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.

How to Connect HealthCare.gov to Windsurf via MCP

Follow these steps to integrate the HealthCare.gov MCP Server with Windsurf.

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically

Start using HealthCare.gov

Open Cascade and ask: "Using HealthCare.gov, help me...". 11 tools available

Why Use Windsurf with the HealthCare.gov MCP Server

Windsurf provides unique advantages when paired with HealthCare.gov through the Model Context Protocol.

Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention

Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively

JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 11 tools are immediately available

Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts

HealthCare.gov + Windsurf Use Cases

Practical scenarios where Windsurf combined with the HealthCare.gov MCP Server delivers measurable value.

Automated code generation: ask Cascade to fetch data from HealthCare.gov and generate models, types, or handlers based on real API responses

Live debugging: query HealthCare.gov tools mid-session to inspect production data while debugging without leaving the editor

Documentation generation: pull schema information from HealthCare.gov and have Cascade generate comprehensive API docs automatically

Rapid prototyping: combine HealthCare.gov data with Cascade's code generation to scaffold entire features in minutes

HealthCare.gov MCP Tools for Windsurf (11)

These 11 tools become available when you connect HealthCare.gov to Windsurf via MCP:

get_api_metadata

Retrieve metadata about the Marketplace API data

get_counties_by_zip

Retrieve County FIPS codes for a given ZIP code

get_drug_coverage

Check if a medication is covered by a specific plan

get_plan_crosswalk

Get information about plan transitions between years

get_plan_details

Get detailed information about a specific health plan

get_provider_coverage

Verify if a provider is in-network for a specific plan

list_issuers

List insurance issuers operating in a specific state

list_market_states

List states served by the Marketplace

search_drugs

Search for medications in the Marketplace drug database

search_plans

Pass household and place as JSON strings. Search for health and dental plans in the Marketplace

search_providers

Search for healthcare providers (doctors, facilities)

Example Prompts for HealthCare.gov in Windsurf

Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Windsurf agent to start working with HealthCare.gov immediately.

"Search for health plans in ZIP code 22102."

"Check if 'Lipitor' is covered by plan ID 12345VA001."

"List all insurance companies operating in Virginia."

Troubleshooting HealthCare.gov MCP Server with Windsurf

Common issues when connecting HealthCare.gov to Windsurf through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.

Server not connecting

Check Settings → MCP for the server status. Try toggling it off and on.

HealthCare.gov + Windsurf FAQ

Common questions about integrating HealthCare.gov MCP Server with Windsurf.

How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?

Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.

Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?

Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.

Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?

Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.