ACA plans available
25
Plan year 2026
CMS Marketplace county · plan year 2026
Cochise, Arizona ACA premiums
County-level marketplace aggregates from CMS Public Use Files. Listed rates are age-27 premiums unless noted.
Data updated 2026-08-30
- $626
- Silver avg/mo
- 25
- ACA plans
- 2
- Issuers
- +28.4%
- YoY premium
Silver avg $626/mo
Cochise, Arizona has 25 ACA marketplace plans from 2 issuers (plan year 2026). Average Silver premium is $626/mo; Bronze averages $514/mo and Gold $724/mo. Figures are CMS Marketplace Public Use File county aggregates for age-27 rates.
- County Silver corpus place #1079 of 2055 (highest = #1)
- Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) $585/mo
- Plan year 2026 CMS PUF
Silver rank is not plan-count rank
According to CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, Cochise, Arizona ranks #1,079 of 2,055 counties by listed Silver average ($626/mo) and #1,806 of 2,055 by plan count (25 plans).
- #1,079 of 2,055
- Silver average among 2,055 counties
- $626
- Listed Silver average /mo
- #1,806 of 2,055
- Plan count among 2,055 counties
- 25
- 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.
Cochise, Arizona offers 25 ACA marketplace plans from 2 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $476/mo and Silver plans start at $579/mo (age 27 listed rates). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$626
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$585
Benchmark Premium/mo
+28.4%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,692
Avg Deductible
Thin plan inventory
Cochise marketplace standing
25 plans: bottom-third inventory vs other tracked counties. Corpus place #1079 of 2055 (highest Silver = #1).
Mid-pack Silver avg $626/mo with 25 plans . YoY average shift: +28.4%. Every plan sold in Cochise 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
9 plans$514/mo avg
$476 - $601
Silver
7 plans$626/mo avg
$579 - $684
Gold
9 plans$724/mo avg
$633 - $837
Benchmark premium & subsidies
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Cochise is $585/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
2
Some competition
Benchmark Silver
$585 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$5,692
Across all metal tiers
F
Marketplace Access Score
25/100
Cochise
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 C-
$585/mo
Benchmark Silver premium; rank #1079 of 2055 tracked counties (cheapest first)
Plan Choice F
25 plans
ACA marketplace plan count; rank #1806 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Issuer Competition F
2 issuers
Distinct marketplace issuers; rank #1698 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Cost Predictability F
$5,692
Average deductible across tracked plans; rank #80 of 2055 tracked counties (lowest first)
Cochise ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Cochise 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.
Cochise ACA marketplace plans: premium vs deductible
How Cochise's Silver premium compares nationwide
2,055 federal-marketplace counties with a tracked Silver average, banded by monthly premium.
Cochise vs 2,055 tracked counties
Average Silver premium (age 27), CMS Marketplace Public Use Files
$626 1079th of 2055 higher than 975 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 Cochise
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | 16 | $587/mo |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | 9 | $680/mo |
All Plans in Cochise
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Bronze Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $476.05 | $580.53 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $478.05 | $582.96 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $488.52 | $595.73 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $490.56 | $598.22 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Bronze Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $504.17 | $614.82 | $10,150 | $10,150 |
| Choice Bronze HSA Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $516.86 | $630.29 | $7,250 | $7,250 |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $530.39 | $646.79 | $7,250 | $7,250 |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Bronze Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $537.68 | $655.68 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| AZ Blue Portfolio Bronze HSA Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $600.84 | $732.70 | $7,100 | $7,100 |
| Standard Silver Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Silver | HMO | $578.58 | $705.55 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Complete Silver Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Silver | HMO | $584.85 | $713.21 | $5,950 | $8,850 |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Silver | HMO | $593.72 | $724.02 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Complete Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Silver | HMO | $600.16 | $731.88 | $5,950 | $8,850 |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Silver Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Silver | HMO | $664.78 | $810.68 | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Silver Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Silver | HMO | $677.12 | $825.73 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Silver Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Silver | HMO | $683.89 | $833.98 | $7,500 | $9,200 |
| Standard Gold Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Gold | HMO | $632.61 | $771.45 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Gold | HMO | $649.17 | $791.64 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Complete Gold Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Gold | HMO | $659.74 | $804.53 | $1,450 | $7,500 |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Gold | HMO | $677.02 | $825.60 | $1,450 | $7,500 |
| Elite Gold Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Gold | HMO | $712.25 | $868.57 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health | Gold | HMO | $730.90 | $891.31 | $0 | $6,500 |
| AZ Blue AdvanceHealth Gold Neighborhood (4 Free PCP Visits) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Gold | HMO | $794.61 | $969.00 | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| AZ Blue EverydayHealth Gold Neighborhood (1 Free PCP Visit) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Gold | HMO | $818.69 | $998.37 | $1,475 | $8,000 |
| AZ Blue StandardHealth Gold Neighborhood Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona | Gold | HMO | $836.61 | $1,020.22 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $444/mo | $410 | $532 | 19 | 2 |
| 2023 | $444/mo | $400 | $525 | 23 | 3 |
| 2024 | $436/mo | $404 | $525 | 20 | 3 |
| 2025 | $466/mo | $396 | $563 | 16 | 3 |
| 2026 | $626/mo | $579 | $684 | 7 | 2 |
What this means for Cochise
Use Cochise's own numbers here, not a national average, before you enroll.
- $626/mo Silver average is mid-pack nationally -- estimate your own subsidy before comparing tiers. Estimate your subsidy
- 25 plans from 2 issuers puts Cochise in the thinnest third of tracked counties -- check the rest of Arizona for more options. All of Arizona
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 Cochise sit on Silver premiums vs other counties?
Cochise ranks #1079 of 2055 tracked federal-marketplace counties by average Silver premium (highest = #1; CMS PUF sort). Local Silver avg is $626/mo. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
Why does Cochise carry a thin ACA plan book?
Cochise lists 25 marketplace plans from 2 issuers - a bottom-third inventory vs other tracked counties (plan year 2026).
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Cochise?
The lowest-premium plan in Cochise starts at $476/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $579/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Cochise?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Cochise is $585/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.
Why did Cochise premiums rise +28.4% year-over-year?
The average age-27 premium in Cochise changed by +28.4% between plan years 2025 and 2026, measured across Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Catastrophic plans. Premium trends are tracked from 2022 to 2026.
How limited is issuer competition in Cochise?
Only 2 issuers sell marketplace plans in Cochise (Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona). Narrow competition often correlates with higher benchmark premiums.
Which insurance companies offer plans in Cochise?
There are 2 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Cochise, including Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona. 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 Cochise, AZ's $585/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 Cochise, AZ, both outside AZ 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 ($585/mo here).
Similar issuer competition
Nearest other-state counties by issuer count (2 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.