ACA plans available
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Plan year 2026
CMS Marketplace county · plan year 2026
Christian, Missouri ACA premiums
County-level marketplace aggregates from CMS Public Use Files. Listed rates are age-27 premiums unless noted.
Data updated 2026-08-30
- $568
- Silver avg/mo
- 55
- ACA plans
- 5
- Issuers
- +24.4%
- YoY premium
Silver avg $568/mo
Christian, Missouri has 55 ACA marketplace plans from 5 issuers (plan year 2026). Average Silver premium is $568/mo; Bronze averages $433/mo and Gold $536/mo. Figures are CMS Marketplace Public Use File county aggregates for age-27 rates.
- County Silver corpus place #1522 of 2055 (highest = #1)
- Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) $522/mo
- Plan year 2026 CMS PUF
Silver rank is not plan-count rank
According to CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, Christian, Missouri ranks #1,522 of 2,055 counties by listed Silver average ($568/mo) and #505 of 2,055 by plan count (55 plans).
- #1,522 of 2,055
- Silver average among 2,055 counties
- $568
- Listed Silver average /mo
- #505 of 2,055
- Plan count among 2,055 counties
- 55
- 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.
Christian, Missouri offers 55 ACA marketplace plans from 5 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $388/mo and Silver plans start at $514/mo (age 27 listed rates). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$568
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$522
Benchmark Premium/mo
+24.4%
Year-over-Year Change
$4,995
Avg Deductible
Lower-premium band
Christian in the lower-premium third
$568/mo Silver avg sits in the bottom third of tracked federal-marketplace counties. Corpus place #1522 of 2055 (highest Silver = #1).
Floor-to-ceiling Silver runs $514–$611/mo. Every plan sold in Christian 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
19 plans$433/mo avg
$388 - $492
Silver
19 plans$568/mo avg
$514 - $611
Gold
16 plans$536/mo avg
$484 - $593
Catastrophic plan available: avg $390/mo (1 plan) - only for individuals under 30 or with a hardship exemption.
Benchmark premium & subsidies
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Christian is $522/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
5
Competitive market
Benchmark Silver
$522 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$4,995
Across all metal tiers
B
Marketplace Access Score
71/100
Christian
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 B
$522/mo
Benchmark Silver premium; rank #1522 of 2055 tracked counties (cheapest first)
Plan Choice B+
55 plans
ACA marketplace plan count; rank #505 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Issuer Competition A
5 issuers
Distinct marketplace issuers; rank #285 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Cost Predictability D
$4,995
Average deductible across tracked plans; rank #1025 of 2055 tracked counties (lowest first)
Christian ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Christian 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.
Christian ACA marketplace plans: premium vs deductible
How Christian's Silver premium compares nationwide
2,055 federal-marketplace counties with a tracked Silver average, banded by monthly premium.
Christian vs 2,055 tracked counties
Average Silver premium (age 27), CMS Marketplace Public Use Files
$568 1522nd of 2055 higher than 530 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 Christian
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter Health | 16 | $483/mo |
| UnitedHealthcare | 13 | $556/mo |
| Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 10 | $513/mo |
| Medica | 9 | $476/mo |
| Cox HealthPlans | 7 | $519/mo |
All Plans in Christian
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Catastrophic Pathway (+ Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Catastrophic | EPO | $390.36 | $476.03 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Preferred Cox HealthPlans | Bronze | EPO | $388.00 | $473.00 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 10150 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Bronze | EPO | $433.78 | $528.98 | $10,150 | $10,150 |
| UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Bronze | EPO | $439.01 | $535.36 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze Ambetter Health | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $397.83 | $485.14 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Everyday Bronze Ambetter Health | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $398.71 | $486.21 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Balance by Medica Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits Medica | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $408.46 | $498.11 | $7,500 | $10,600 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $409.86 | $499.81 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $410.76 | $500.91 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Balance by Medica Expanded Bronze Standard Medica | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $411.94 | $502.34 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Cox HealthPlans Bronze Expanded Standard Cox HealthPlans | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $413.00 | $504.00 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Balance by Medica Bronze Premier Medica | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $415.90 | $507.17 | $2,000 | $10,600 |
| Elite Bronze Ambetter Health | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $431.62 | $526.34 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $444.67 | $542.25 | $0 | $10,500 |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 6900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $454.30 | $554.00 | $6,900 | $10,150 |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Bronze Pathway 4900 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $460.19 | $561.18 | $4,900 | $10,150 |
| Anthem Bronze Pathway 7500 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $463.70 | $565.46 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $466.41 | $568.77 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $481.52 | $587.20 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $492.10 | $600.10 | $0 | $10,600 |
| Standard Silver Ambetter Health | Silver | EPO | $514.35 | $627.23 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Complete Silver Ambetter Health | Silver | EPO | $522.44 | $637.10 | $5,950 | $8,850 |
| Balance by Medica Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits Medica | Silver | EPO | $523.95 | $638.94 | $3,500 | $10,450 |
| Balance by Medica Silver Share Medica | Silver | EPO | $526.12 | $641.59 | $3,525 | $8,850 |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Silver | EPO | $529.90 | $646.19 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Balance by Medica Silver Standard Medica | Silver | EPO | $531.28 | $647.87 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Silver | EPO | $538.24 | $656.36 | $5,950 | $8,850 |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Standard Cox HealthPlans | Silver | EPO | $550.00 | $671.00 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 7200 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Silver | EPO | $583.46 | $711.51 | $7,200 | $8,625 |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Preferred Cox HealthPlans | Silver | EPO | $584.00 | $713.00 | $3,500 | $7,900 |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 5350 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Silver | EPO | $590.14 | $719.65 | $5,350 | $8,600 |
| Cox HealthPlans Silver Connect Cox HealthPlans | Silver | EPO | $592.00 | $722.00 | $6,000 | $7,000 |
| Anthem Silver Pathway 6000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Silver | EPO | $593.70 | $724.00 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $595.58 | $726.28 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| UHC Silver Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $595.65 | $726.38 | $3,500 | $10,300 |
| Anthem Heart Healthy Silver Pathway 3100 ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Silver | EPO | $598.04 | $729.29 | $3,100 | $10,150 |
| UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $607.56 | $740.90 | $0 | $10,600 |
| UHC Silver Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $610.69 | $744.72 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| UHC Silver Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Silver | EPO | $610.77 | $744.81 | $3,500 | $10,300 |
| Balance by Medica Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits Medica | Gold | EPO | $484.25 | $590.52 | $1,500 | $8,800 |
| Balance by Medica Gold Share Medica | Gold | EPO | $486.63 | $593.43 | $2,500 | $5,900 |
| Balance by Medica Gold Standard Medica | Gold | EPO | $493.90 | $602.29 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Standard Gold Ambetter Health | Gold | EPO | $503.30 | $613.75 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold Ambetter Health | Gold | EPO | $509.20 | $620.95 | $800 | $7,250 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Gold | EPO | $518.51 | $632.31 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Gold | EPO | $524.59 | $639.72 | $800 | $7,250 |
| Complete Gold Ambetter Health | Gold | EPO | $526.34 | $641.85 | $1,450 | $7,700 |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Standard Cox HealthPlans | Gold | EPO | $541.00 | $660.00 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter Health | Gold | EPO | $542.25 | $661.25 | $1,450 | $7,700 |
| Cox HealthPlans Gold Preferred Cox HealthPlans | Gold | EPO | $562.00 | $685.00 | $500 | $7,500 |
| Anthem Gold Pathway 2000 Standard ($0 Virtual PCP + $0 Select Drugs + Incentives) Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield | Gold | EPO | $563.31 | $686.94 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $570.19 | $695.33 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $573.36 | $699.19 | $1,500 | $8,100 |
| UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $588.47 | $717.62 | $1,500 | $8,100 |
| UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $8 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) UnitedHealthcare | Gold | EPO | $593.47 | $723.72 | $0 | $8,000 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $413/mo | $355 | $485 | 29 | 5 |
| 2023 | $443/mo | $405 | $476 | 31 | 6 |
| 2024 | $453/mo | $412 | $483 | 30 | 6 |
| 2025 | $454/mo | $408 | $501 | 25 | 6 |
| 2026 | $568/mo | $514 | $611 | 19 | 5 |
What this means for Christian
Use Christian's own numbers here, not a national average, before you enroll.
- $568/mo Silver average sits in the bottom third of tracked counties nationally -- a subsidized Silver plan can already beat Bronze on total cost here. See how subsidies work
- 55 plans from 5 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
Why is Christian's Silver premium in the lower band?
Christian ranks #1522 of 2055 tracked federal-marketplace counties by average Silver premium (highest = #1; CMS PUF sort). Local Silver avg is $568/mo. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How many ACA plans compete in Christian?
Christian carries 55 ACA plans from 5 issuers, putting it in the densest third of county inventories nationwide.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Christian?
The lowest-premium plan in Christian starts at $388/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $514/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Christian?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Christian is $522/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.
Why did Christian premiums rise +24.4% year-over-year?
The average age-27 premium in Christian changed by +24.4% 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 Christian?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Christian is $4,995, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $9,157. Bronze plans generally have higher deductibles but lower premiums, while Gold and Platinum plans have lower deductibles but higher monthly costs.
Which issuers compete in Christian's crowded market?
There are 5 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Christian, including Ambetter Health, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and others. 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 Christian, MO's $522/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 Christian, MO, both outside MO 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 ($522/mo here).
Similar issuer competition
Nearest other-state counties by issuer count (5 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.