ACA plans available
40
Plan year 2026
CMS Marketplace county · plan year 2026
Brown, Kansas 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
- 40
- ACA plans
- 3
- Issuers
- +23.3%
- YoY premium
Silver avg $637/mo
Brown, Kansas has 40 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers (plan year 2026). Average Silver premium is $637/mo; Bronze averages $504/mo and Gold $668/mo. Figures are CMS Marketplace Public Use File county aggregates for age-27 rates.
- County Silver corpus place #912 of 2055 (highest = #1)
- Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) $574/mo
- Plan year 2026 CMS PUF
Silver rank is not plan-count rank
According to CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, Brown, Kansas ranks #912 of 2,055 counties by listed Silver average ($637/mo) and #1,168 of 2,055 by plan count (40 plans).
- #912 of 2,055
- Silver average among 2,055 counties
- $637
- Listed Silver average /mo
- #1,168 of 2,055
- Plan count among 2,055 counties
- 40
- 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.
Brown, Kansas offers 40 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $381/mo and Silver plans start at $572/mo (age 27 listed rates). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$637
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$574
Benchmark Premium/mo
+23.3%
Year-over-Year Change
$4,788
Avg Deductible
Mid-pack marketplace
Brown marketplace standing
40 plans from 3 issuers for plan year 2026. Corpus place #912 of 2055 (highest Silver = #1).
Mid-pack Silver avg $637/mo with 40 plans . YoY average shift: +23.3%. Every plan sold in Brown is EPO -- there's no alternative network type in this county, so weigh EPO'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
14 plans$504/mo avg
$381 - $602
Silver
12 plans$637/mo avg
$572 - $741
Gold
14 plans$668/mo avg
$587 - $770
Benchmark premium & subsidies
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Brown is $574/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.
Issuers in market
3
Some competition
Benchmark Silver
$574 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$4,788
Across all metal tiers
C-
Marketplace Access Score
53/100
Brown
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
$574/mo
Benchmark Silver premium; rank #912 of 2055 tracked counties (cheapest first)
Plan Choice D
40 plans
ACA marketplace plan count; rank #1168 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Issuer Competition C-
3 issuers
Distinct marketplace issuers; rank #1022 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Cost Predictability B+
$4,788
Average deductible across tracked plans; rank #1556 of 2055 tracked counties (lowest first)
Brown ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Brown 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.
Brown ACA marketplace plans: premium vs deductible
How Brown's Silver premium compares nationwide
2,055 federal-marketplace counties with a tracked Silver average, banded by monthly premium.
Brown vs 2,055 tracked counties
Average Silver premium (age 27), CMS Marketplace Public Use Files
$637 912th of 2055 higher than 1,137 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 Brown
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | 16 | $625/mo |
| UnitedHealthcare | 15 | $535/mo |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | 9 | $670/mo |
All Plans in Brown
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Bronze | EPO | $380.75 | $464.31 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $400.63 | $488.56 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $412.69 | $503.26 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $426.34 | $519.90 | $0 | $10,600 |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $438.40 | $534.61 | $0 | $10,600 |
| Everyday Bronze Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $502.70 | $613.02 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $504.95 | $615.77 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $519.43 | $633.42 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $521.75 | $636.26 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Elite Bronze Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $574.16 | $700.17 | $0 | $10,500 |
| BlueCare EPO Bronze Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $584.56 | $712.84 | $8,300 | $9,300 |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Expanded Bronze Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $588.64 | $717.82 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $593.27 | $723.47 | $0 | $10,500 |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Bronze HDHP Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $601.70 | $733.76 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $572.38 | $698.00 | $4,000 | $10,150 |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $573.70 | $699.60 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $581.98 | $709.71 | $3,250 | $9,200 |
| UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $584.44 | $712.71 | $4,000 | $10,150 |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $594.05 | $724.42 | $3,250 | $9,200 |
| Standard Silver Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $626.98 | $764.58 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Focused Silver Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $633.02 | $771.95 | $6,300 | $8,400 |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $647.84 | $790.02 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $654.09 | $797.64 | $6,300 | $8,400 |
| BlueCare EPO Simple Silver HDHP Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Silver | EPO | $713.55 | $870.15 | $3,400 | $8,300 |
| BlueCare EPO Silver Plus Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Silver | EPO | $725.80 | $885.09 | $5,500 | $7,500 |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Silver Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Silver | EPO | $741.30 | $904.00 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $587.17 | $716.03 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $607.98 | $741.41 | $500 | $7,000 |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $618.48 | $754.21 | $0 | $7,000 |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $620.03 | $756.11 | $500 | $7,000 |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $3 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $630.54 | $768.92 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Standard Gold Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $659.78 | $804.58 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $667.90 | $814.48 | $800 | $7,250 |
| BlueCare EPO Gold Plus Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Gold | EPO | $677.63 | $826.35 | $700 | $8,300 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $681.74 | $831.36 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $690.13 | $841.59 | $800 | $7,250 |
| BlueCare EPO Gold Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Gold | EPO | $698.85 | $852.22 | $1,500 | $6,400 |
| BlueCare EPO Standardized Gold Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | Gold | EPO | $700.49 | $854.23 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Elite Gold Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $745.03 | $908.54 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $769.82 | $938.77 | $0 | $6,500 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $456/mo | $382 | $975 | 15 | 3 |
| 2023 | $500/mo | $426 | $948 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 | $453/mo | $400 | $572 | 21 | 4 |
| 2025 | $513/mo | $448 | $630 | 18 | 4 |
| 2026 | $637/mo | $572 | $741 | 12 | 3 |
What this means for Brown
Use Brown'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
- 40 plans from 3 issuers here -- see how that stacks up against the cheapest counties nationwide. See cheapest counties
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 Brown sit on Silver premiums vs other counties?
Brown ranks #912 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.
How many ACA plans are available in Brown, KS?
There are 40 ACA marketplace plans available in Brown from 3 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Brown?
The lowest-premium plan in Brown starts at $381/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $572/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Brown?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Brown is $574/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.
Why did Brown premiums rise +23.3% year-over-year?
The average age-27 premium in Brown changed by +23.3% 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 Brown?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Brown is $4,788, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,735. 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 Brown?
There are 3 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Brown, including Ambetter from Sunflower Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.. 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Counties With a Similar Benchmark Premium
The closest counties nationwide to Brown, KS's $574/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 Brown, KS, both outside KS 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 ($574/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
PlainHealthPlan is rendered directly from CMS Health Insurance Marketplace Public Use Files, no number is typed in by an editor. Plan and premium figures for this county come from the live CMS Marketplace PUF aggregates. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.