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HealthCare.gov Connector for AI agents.

11 live capabilities

Research ACA health plans, drug coverage, and provider networks in seconds.

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Why people use HealthCare.gov

HealthCare.gov Marketplace Data Research

This Connector lets your AI agent do the clicking for you. You just ask a question and the agent pulls the data directly from the Marketplace API. You get a clean list of plans or coverage details without ever leaving your chat window.

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What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to official marketplace data through a natural chat interface.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Quick plan comparison for a new client

    A benefits consultant needs to find all Silver plans for a 30-year-old in a specific ZIP code.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Verifying medication costs for a patient

    A patient asks if their new plan covers a specific generic drug.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Mapping the state insurance landscape

    A researcher wants to see which insurance companies are in Virginia.

Complete set · 11capabilities

The complete HealthCare.gov capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with HealthCare.gov.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HealthCare.gov.

  1. 01 Capability

    Get counties by zip

    Get the County FIPS code for any ZIP code. This helps ensure your pricing data is accurate for the right region.

  2. 02 Capability

    Get plan crosswalk

    See how plans transition between different years. This is useful for tracking coverage changes over time.

  3. 03 Capability

    Get drug coverage

    Check if a specific medication is covered by a selected plan. It also tells you which tier the drug falls under.

  4. 04 Capability

    Get api metadata

    Get technical details about the Marketplace API data. Use this to understand the structure of the information you're pulling.

Capability set02 / 03

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HealthCare.gov.

  1. 05 Capability

    List issuers

    See all the insurance companies operating in a specific state. It helps you understand the local competitive landscape.

  2. 06 Capability

    List market states

    Get a list of all states currently served by the Marketplace. This is a quick way to check regional availability.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get plan details

    Get deep info on a specific health plan. This is the go-to for seeing every detail of a single policy.

  4. 08 Capability

    Get provider coverage

    Check if a specific doctor or facility is in-network for a plan. This prevents patients from getting hit with surprise bills.

Capability set03 / 03

09—11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 11 available through HealthCare.gov.

  1. 09 Capability

    Search drugs

    Search the marketplace drug database for medications. Use this to find the correct name for a drug before checking coverage.

  2. 10 Capability

    Search plans

    Find health and dental plans using household data and location. This is the main way to get a list of available options.

  3. 11 Capability

    Search providers

    Search for doctors, hospitals, and other medical facilities. This helps you find where patients can actually go for care.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask HealthCare.gov to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use HealthCare.gov from the conversation.

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https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_TJ6AC9zZyneE5TpaUWawu0iKriPS7CvgGfPJtDV1/mcp
  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it HealthCare.gov, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable HealthCare.gov for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work HealthCare.gov can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for people who spend their days navigating the maze of government health insurance for other people. It's for those who need accuracy and speed when explaining complex coverage options to clients or patients.

01

Benefits Consultant

Pulls plan options and pricing for clients across different regions.

02

Healthcare Navigator

Verifies provider networks and drug formularies for patients.

03

Policy Researcher

Monitors insurance competition and marketplace availability.

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01 8 capabilities

CMS.gov Data

Access public healthcare data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including provider information.

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02 9 capabilities

Applied Epic

Manage insurance clients, policies, and activities with Applied Epic. track renewals and compliance via AI.

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03 16 capabilities

Harvard ClinicalTrials

Search and analyze clinical trial data from Harvard and ClinicalTrials.gov for research, drug development, and healthcare innovation.

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04 3 capabilities

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

Find substance use and mental health treatment facilities across the US using official SAMHSA locator data.

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05 5 capabilities

Optum Eligibility

Verify patient active healthcare coverage, extract deductibles, and run real-time UHG demographics.

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06 6 capabilities

HHS Open Payments

Access the HHS Open Payments database to search for physicians, teaching hospitals, and financial relationships in the healthcare industry.

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Before you connect

Questions about HealthCare.gov.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can the HealthCare.gov MCP find health plans for specific ZIP codes?

Yes, it uses the search_plans capability to find local options based on the area you provide, making it easy to see what's available nearby.

How does the HealthCare.gov MCP check if a drug is covered?

The agent uses the get_drug_coverage capability to check a specific medication against a plan to see its tier and cost, so you don't have to dig through a PDF.

Can I use the HealthCare.gov MCP to verify if a doctor is in-network?

Yes, the get_provider_coverage capability checks if a specific facility or doctor is covered by a selected plan to help avoid surprise bills.

Does the HealthCare.gov MCP show which insurance companies operate in my state?

You can use the list_issuers capability to get a complete list of all companies currently active in the Marketplace for that specific state.

Can the HealthCare.gov MCP help with drug pricing?

It retrieves the coverage tier, which tells you how much a medication will cost under a specific plan, helping you give accurate quotes to clients.

Can I see how plans change from year to year with the HealthCare.gov MCP?

The get_plan_crosswalk capability provides information on how plans transition between enrollment years, which is great for staying updated on coverage changes.

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 capability 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 capability 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.

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