CMS Marketplace county · plan year 2026

Bolivar, Mississippi ACA premiums

County-level marketplace aggregates from CMS Public Use Files. Listed rates are age-27 premiums unless noted.

Data updated 2026-08-30

$637
Silver avg/mo
31
ACA plans
3
Issuers
+45.5%
YoY premium
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Silver avg $637/mo

Bolivar, Mississippi has 31 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers (plan year 2026). Average Silver premium is $637/mo; Bronze averages $535/mo and Gold $769/mo. Figures are CMS Marketplace Public Use File county aggregates for age-27 rates.

  • County Silver corpus place #920 of 2055 (highest = #1)
  • Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) $581/mo
  • Plan year 2026 CMS PUF

Silver rank is not plan-count rank

According to CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, Bolivar, Mississippi ranks #920 of 2,055 counties by listed Silver average ($637/mo) and #1,497 of 2,055 by plan count (31 plans).

#920 of 2,055
Silver average among 2,055 counties
$637
Listed Silver average /mo
#1,497 of 2,055
Plan count among 2,055 counties
31
Listed ACA plans in this county

Highest listed Silver average = #1. Most listed plans = #1. County of residence still governs which plans CMS files for that FIPS.

Bolivar, Mississippi offers 31 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $481/mo and Silver plans start at $561/mo (age 27 listed rates). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.

$637
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$581
Benchmark Premium/mo
+45.5%
Year-over-Year Change
$4,780
Avg Deductible

Thin plan inventory

Bolivar marketplace standing

31 plans: bottom-third inventory vs other tracked counties. Corpus place #920 of 2055 (highest Silver = #1).

Mid-pack Silver avg $637/mo with 31 plans . YoY average shift: +45.5%. Every plan sold in Bolivar is HMO -- there's no alternative network type in this county, so weigh HMO's referral rules and out-of-network coverage before enrolling.

Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, plan year 2026. Informational only; confirm options at HealthCare.gov. How we place counties.

Premiums by Metal Level

Bronze-tier cards fold CMS Expanded Bronze into Bronze (same population as county_trends and methodology). Plan rows and the premium-vs-deductible chart below keep the CMS source label.

Bronze

11 plans
$535/mo avg
$481 - $584

Silver

8 plans
$637/mo avg
$561 - $672

Gold

12 plans
$769/mo avg
$697 - $852
Benchmark premium & subsidies

The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Bolivar is $581/mo for a 27-year-old. This is the amount used to calculate your premium tax credit. If your expected contribution (based on income) is less than the benchmark, you receive a subsidy for the difference.

ACA plans available

31

Plan year 2026

Issuers in market

3

Some competition

Benchmark Silver

$581 /mo

Sets your subsidy ceiling

Avg deductible

$4,780

Across all metal tiers

C-
Marketplace Access Score
50/100
Bolivar

Based on benchmark premium, plan and issuer counts, and average deductible across 2,055 tracked ACA marketplace counties, not plan quality, network adequacy, or provider access.

Affordability D
$581/mo
Benchmark Silver premium; rank #920 of 2055 tracked counties (cheapest first)
Plan Choice F
31 plans
ACA marketplace plan count; rank #1497 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Issuer Competition C-
3 issuers
Distinct marketplace issuers; rank #1010 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Cost Predictability B+
$4,780
Average deductible across tracked plans; rank #1580 of 2055 tracked counties (lowest first)

Bolivar ACA plans by premium and deductible

Each marker is the Bolivar average for one metal tier, monthly premium (age 27) plotted against the average annual deductible, both computed directly from this county's plans. The classic ACA tradeoff is visible: lower-premium Bronze tiers carry the highest deductibles, while Gold and Platinum invert it.

Bolivar ACA marketplace plans: premium vs deductible

Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Bolivar, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible). Scatter plot of 4 data points. 050001000015000 400500600700800 Monthly premium ($, age 27) Avg annual deductible ($) Bronze (1 plan), Monthly premium ($, age 27): 481 · Avg annual deductible ($): 10600Bronze (1 plan)Expanded Bronze (10 plans), Monthly premium ($, age 27): 540 · Avg annual deductible ($): 6140Expanded Bronze (10 plans)Silver (8 plans), Monthly premium ($, age 27): 637 · Avg annual deductible ($): 3875Silver (8 plans)Gold (12 plans), Monthly premium ($, age 27): 769 · Avg annual deductible ($): 1375Gold (12 plans)
Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Bolivar, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible).

How Bolivar's Silver premium compares nationwide

2,055 federal-marketplace counties with a tracked Silver average, banded by monthly premium.

Bolivar vs 2,055 tracked counties

Average Silver premium (age 27), CMS Marketplace Public Use Files

$637 920th of 2055 higher than 1,105 of 2,055 counties

Counties, banded by average Silver premium

Each bar is a $1-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Marketplace Public Use Files · 2026-08-30

Issuers in Bolivar

Issuer Plans Avg Premium (Age 27)
UnitedHealthcare 15 $663/mo
Ambetter Health 14 $625/mo
Molina Healthcare 2 $758/mo

All Plans in Bolivar

Plan Name Metal Type Premium (27) Premium (40) Deductible OOP Max
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Bronze HMO $480.81 $586.33 $10,600 $10,600
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Expanded Bronze HMO $515.89 $629.11 $7,500 $10,000
Everyday Bronze
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $519.44 $633.44 $8,450 $10,150
Standard Expanded Bronze
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $521.15 $635.52 $7,500 $10,000
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Expanded Bronze HMO $531.35 $647.96 $7,500 $10,000
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Expanded Bronze HMO $537.15 $655.03 $0 $10,600
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $538.14 $656.24 $8,450 $10,150
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $539.91 $658.40 $7,500 $10,000
UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Expanded Bronze HMO $552.60 $673.88 $0 $10,600
Choice Bronze HSA
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $564.12 $687.92 $7,250 $7,250
Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $584.43 $712.69 $7,250 $7,250
Standard Silver
Ambetter Health
Silver HMO $560.88 $683.97 $6,000 $8,900
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Silver HMO $581.07 $708.60 $6,000 $8,900
UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Silver HMO $646.13 $787.94 $3,500 $10,400
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Silver HMO $656.50 $800.58 $6,000 $8,900
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Silver HMO $656.91 $801.08 $0 $10,150
UHC Silver Advantage + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Silver HMO $661.59 $806.78 $3,500 $10,400
Molina Silver Standard
Molina Healthcare
Silver HMO $663.08 $808.61 $6,000 $8,900
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Silver HMO $672.36 $819.93 $0 $10,150
Standard Gold
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $697.23 $850.24 $2,000 $8,200
Everyday Gold
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $705.63 $860.49 $800 $7,250
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $722.33 $880.85 $2,000 $8,200
Complete Gold
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $730.21 $890.47 $1,450 $7,500
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $731.04 $891.47 $800 $7,250
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $756.50 $922.53 $1,450 $7,500
UHC Gold Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Gold HMO $794.45 $968.80 $2,000 $9,300
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Gold HMO $801.39 $977.27 $0 $9,300
UHC Gold Value + ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Gold HMO $809.90 $987.65 $2,000 $9,300
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Gold HMO $816.18 $995.30 $2,000 $8,200
UHC Gold Copay Focus + $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals)
UnitedHealthcare
Gold HMO $816.85 $996.12 $0 $9,300
Molina Gold Standard
Molina Healthcare
Gold HMO $852.09 $1,039.10 $2,000 $8,200

Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)

Year Avg Premium Min Max Plans Issuers
2022 $398/mo $370 $451 18 3
2023 $402/mo $378 $453 15 3
2024 $422/mo $395 $466 20 4
2025 $436/mo $388 $497 16 4
2026 $637/mo $561 $672 8 3

What this means for Bolivar

Use Bolivar's own numbers here, not a national average, before you enroll.

  • $637/mo Silver average is mid-pack nationally -- estimate your own subsidy before comparing tiers. Estimate your subsidy
  • 31 plans from 3 issuers puts Bolivar in the thinnest third of tracked counties -- check the rest of Mississippi for more options. All of Mississippi

Averages and tercile bands are CMS Marketplace Public Use File aggregates for this county; your actual premium depends on your age, household income, and chosen plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Bolivar sit on Silver premiums vs other counties?

Bolivar ranks #920 of 2055 tracked federal-marketplace counties by average Silver premium (highest = #1; CMS PUF sort). Local Silver avg is $637/mo. See /methodology#corpus-placement.

Why does Bolivar carry a thin ACA plan book?

Bolivar lists 31 marketplace plans from 3 issuers - a bottom-third inventory vs other tracked counties (plan year 2026).

What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Bolivar?

The lowest-premium plan in Bolivar starts at $481/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $561/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.

What is the benchmark premium for Bolivar?

The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Bolivar is $581/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.

Why did Bolivar premiums rise +45.5% year-over-year?

The average age-27 premium in Bolivar changed by +45.5% between plan years 2025 and 2026, measured across Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Catastrophic plans. Premium trends are tracked from 2022 to 2026.

What is the average deductible and out-of-pocket maximum in Bolivar?

The average annual deductible across all plans in Bolivar is $4,780, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $9,123. Bronze plans generally have higher deductibles but lower premiums, while Gold and Platinum plans have lower deductibles but higher monthly costs.

Which insurance companies offer plans in Bolivar?

There are 3 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Bolivar, including UnitedHealthcare, Ambetter Health, Molina Healthcare. Competition among issuers affects plan variety and pricing. More issuers generally mean more choices and potentially lower premiums.

Disclaimer

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute insurance or financial advice. Premiums shown are for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user unless otherwise noted. Your actual premium depends on age, location, tobacco use, and subsidy eligibility. Visit HealthCare.gov for official enrollment. Source: CMS Marketplace PUF, PY2026.

Counties With a Similar Benchmark Premium

The closest counties nationwide to Bolivar, MS's $581/mo benchmark premium.

One of 2,054 counties nationwide with a tracked benchmark premium, 5 are shown here.

Nationwide counties with similar marketplace profiles

Two CMS Marketplace peer sets for Bolivar, MS, both outside MS so the neighborhoods are not state containment (the similar-premium list above may still include same-state rating-area siblings). Peers are drawn from counties with ≥20 plans, the rankings-scale corpus.

Similar benchmark premium

Nearest other-state counties by benchmark premium ($581/mo here).

Similar issuer competition

Nearest other-state counties by issuer count (3 here).

Data sources

Data sourced from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace Public Use Files. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHealthPlan

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