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Clinton, Iowa Health Insurance

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52 ACA plans from 4 issuers - Plan year 2026

Clinton, Iowa offers 52 ACA marketplace plans from 4 issuers for plan year 2026. Silver plans start at $390/mo (age 27, before subsidies). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.

$464
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$391
Benchmark Premium/mo
+28.6%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,170
Avg Deductible

What the Numbers Say About Clinton

Clinton, Iowa has 52 ACA marketplace plans offered by 4 issuers for plan year 2026. The average Silver-tier premium comes in at $464/mo for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user, with the lowest Silver at $390 and the highest at $727.

The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium is $391/mo, the figure used to calculate your Advance Premium Tax Credit (the federal subsidy). Enrollees whose expected income-based contribution falls below this amount receive a subsidy for the difference. Across all plans, the average annual deductible is $5,170 and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $9,088 - numbers that matter more than the sticker premium once you actually use care. Year-over-year, average premiums in Clinton shifted by +28.6%, a signal of how local issuer pricing and risk-pool dynamics are trending.

Issuer count is one of the strongest predictors of affordability: with 4 issuers active in Clinton, consumers have meaningful competition to pressure premiums lower. Network types split fairly evenly here between EPO and HMO, so comparing referral rules and out-of-network coverage across those two matters as much as comparing metal tiers. This page is informational only and is not insurance, medical, or tax advice, verify your eligibility, network coverage, and final pricing at HealthCare.gov before enrolling. Source: CMS Marketplace PUF, plan year 2026.

Premiums by Metal Level

Silver

17 plans
$464/mo avg
$390 - $727

Gold

14 plans
$487/mo avg
$376 - $726

Catastrophic plan available: avg $285/mo (2 plans) - only for individuals under 30 or with a hardship exemption.

Benchmark Premium & Subsidies

The benchmark premium (2nd-lowest Silver plan) in Clinton is $391/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. The higher the benchmark, the larger the potential subsidy.

ACA plans available

52

Plan year 2026

Issuers in market

4

Competitive market

Benchmark Silver

$391 /mo

Sets your subsidy ceiling

Avg deductible

$5,170

Across all metal tiers

Clinton ACA plans by premium and deductible

Each marker is the Clinton 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.

Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Clinton, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible).

Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Clinton, 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. 020004000600080001000012000 250300350400450500 Monthly premium ($, age 27) Avg annual deductible ($) Catastrophic (2 plans)Expanded Bronze (19 plans)Silver (17 plans)Gold (14 plans)
Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Clinton, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible).

Issuers in Clinton

Issuer Plans Avg Premium (Age 27)
Oscar Insurance Company 20 $360/mo
Ambetter Health 16 $396/mo
Medica 9 $632/mo
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. 7 $367/mo

All Plans in Clinton

Plan Name Metal Type Premium (27) Premium (40) Deductible OOP Max
Secure | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Catastrophic EPO $259.77 $316.79 $10,600 $10,600
Secure
Oscar Insurance Company
Catastrophic EPO $310.75 $378.95 $10,600 $10,600
Wellmark Bronze Traditional HMO
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Expanded Bronze HMO $289.57 $353.12 $7,200 $9,900
Bronze Classic Standard | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $292.21 $356.34 $7,500 $10,000
Wellmark Bronze HDHP HMO HSA Qualified
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Expanded Bronze HMO $295.63 $360.51 $8,300 $8,300
Bronze Simple Diabetes | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $298.22 $363.67 $5,500 $10,150
Bronze Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $299.89 $365.70 $5,500 $10,150
Bronze Classic 4700 | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $300.92 $366.97 $4,700 $9,300
Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $305.22 $372.20 $5,500 $10,150
Wellmark Standard Bronze HMO
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Expanded Bronze HMO $310.37 $378.48 $7,500 $10,000
Everyday Bronze
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $313.06 $381.76 $8,450 $10,150
Standard Expanded Bronze
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $313.68 $382.52 $7,500 $10,000
Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $319.67 $389.83 $0 $10,600
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $326.32 $397.94 $8,450 $10,150
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $326.98 $398.73 $7,500 $10,000
Bronze Classic Standard
Oscar Insurance Company
Expanded Bronze EPO $346.95 $423.09 $7,500 $10,000
Elite Bronze
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $362.79 $442.40 $0 $10,500
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Expanded Bronze HMO $378.16 $461.15 $0 $10,500
Medica Insure Bronze Share
Medica
Expanded Bronze EPO $451.80 $550.95 $8,000 $10,600
Medica Insure Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits
Medica
Expanded Bronze EPO $491.22 $599.03 $7,500 $10,600
Medica Insure Expanded Bronze Standard
Medica
Expanded Bronze EPO $497.16 $606.27 $7,500 $10,000
Silver Classic Standard | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $390.47 $476.17 $6,000 $8,900
Silver Simple PCP Saver | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $391.48 $477.40 $5,000 $8,500
Silver Simple Breathe Easy with Enhanced COPD Benefits | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $392.50 $478.64 $6,200 $9,600
Silver Classic | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $395.53 $482.34 $5,000 $8,000
Silver Simple Diabetes | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $398.26 $485.67 $6,500 $10,000
Standard Silver
Ambetter Health
Silver HMO $398.79 $486.31 $6,000 $8,900
Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $401.77 $489.95 $5,900 $10,150
Focused Silver
Ambetter Health
Silver HMO $403.24 $491.73 $6,300 $8,400
Silver Simple Women's Health with Menopause Benefits | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $403.41 $491.95 $6,000 $10,150
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Silver HMO $415.69 $506.92 $6,000 $8,900
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Silver HMO $420.32 $512.57 $6,300 $8,400
Wellmark Silver Traditional HMO
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Silver HMO $433.44 $528.57 $5,000 $7,500
Wellmark Standard Silver HMO
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Silver HMO $439.79 $536.31 $6,000 $8,900
Silver Classic Standard
Oscar Insurance Company
Silver EPO $474.31 $578.40 $6,000 $8,900
Medica Insure Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits
Medica
Silver EPO $694.81 $847.30 $3,500 $10,450
Medica Insure Silver Share
Medica
Silver EPO $715.67 $872.73 $3,525 $8,850
Medica Insure Silver Standard
Medica
Silver EPO $726.87 $886.40 $6,000 $8,900
Gold Classic Standard | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Gold EPO $375.93 $458.44 $2,000 $8,200
Wellmark Gold Traditional HMO
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Gold HMO $396.76 $483.83 $1,750 $7,500
Gold Elite | MercyOne
Oscar Insurance Company
Gold EPO $399.05 $486.62 $550 $6,000
Wellmark Standard Gold HMO
Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
Gold HMO $403.84 $492.47 $2,000 $8,200
Standard Gold
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $426.52 $520.12 $2,000 $8,200
Everyday Gold
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $433.26 $528.34 $800 $7,250
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $444.59 $542.16 $2,000 $8,200
Complete Gold
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $448.90 $547.42 $1,450 $7,500
Gold Classic Standard
Oscar Insurance Company
Gold EPO $448.98 $547.52 $2,000 $8,200
Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $451.62 $550.73 $800 $7,250
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental
Ambetter Health
Gold HMO $467.93 $570.62 $1,450 $7,500
Medica Insure Gold $0 Copay PCP Visits
Medica
Gold EPO $683.81 $833.88 $1,500 $8,800
Medica Insure Gold Share
Medica
Gold EPO $704.26 $858.82 $2,500 $5,900
Medica Insure Gold Standard
Medica
Gold EPO $725.59 $884.83 $2,000 $8,200

Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)

Year Avg Premium Min Max Plans Issuers
2022 $391/mo $358 $467 12 3
2023 $422/mo $387 $551 10 3
2024 $435/mo $360 $571 11 3
2025 $393/mo $340 $538 14 4
2026 $464/mo $390 $727 17 4

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ACA plans are available in Clinton, IA?

There are 52 ACA marketplace plans available in Clinton from 4 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.

What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Clinton?

Silver plans in Clinton start at $390/mo (age 27). Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.

What is the benchmark premium for Clinton?

The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Clinton is $391/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.

How have premiums changed in Clinton?

Average premiums in Clinton changed by +28.6% year-over-year. Premium trends are tracked from 2022 to 2026 across all metal levels.

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

The average annual deductible across all plans in Clinton is $5,170, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $9,088. 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 Clinton?

There are 4 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Clinton, including Oscar Insurance Company, Ambetter Health, Medica, 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.

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Data sources

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