ACA plans available
25
Plan year
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
Cochise, Arizona Health Insurance
Open-data reference.
25 ACA plans from 2 issuers — Plan year 2026
Cochise, Arizona offers 25 ACA marketplace plans from 2 issuers for plan year 2026. Silver plans start at $579/mo (age 27, before subsidies). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$626
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$585
Benchmark Premium/mo
+40.8%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,692
Avg Deductible
What the Numbers Say About Cochise
Cochise, Arizona has 25 ACA marketplace plans offered by 2 issuers for plan year 2026. The average Silver-tier premium comes in at $626/mo for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user, with the lowest Silver at $579 and the highest at $684.
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium is $585/mo, the figure the IRS uses to calculate your Advance Premium Tax Credit. Enrollees whose expected income-based contribution falls below this amount receive a subsidy for the difference. Across all plans, the average annual deductible is $5,692 and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,330 — numbers that matter more than the sticker premium once you actually use care. Year-over-year, average premiums in Cochise shifted by +40.8%, a signal of how local issuer pricing and risk-pool dynamics are trending.
Issuer count is one of the strongest predictors of affordability: with 2 issuers active in Cochise, consumers have some competitive choice, though narrower than the most competitive counties. 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
7 plans$626/mo avg
$579 — $684
Gold
9 plans$724/mo avg
$633 — $837
Benchmark Premium & Subsidies
The benchmark premium (2nd-lowest Silver plan) 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. The higher the benchmark, the larger the potential subsidy.
Issuers in market
2
Some competition
Benchmark Silver
$585 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$5,692
Across all metal tiers
Cochise ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Cochise average for one metal tier (and the local Bronze low / Silver high extremes where data is available). The dashed line marks the federal out-of-pocket-maximum ceiling.
Source: CMS Marketplace PUF for Cochise, plan year 2026. Bronze = catastrophic-only zone (high deductible). Gold/Platinum = premium-heavy zone (low deductible).
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ACA plans are available in Cochise, AZ?
There are 25 ACA marketplace plans available in Cochise from 2 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Cochise?
Silver plans in Cochise start at $579/mo (age 27). 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.
How have premiums changed in Cochise?
Average premiums in Cochise changed by +40.8% 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 Cochise?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Cochise is $5,692, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,330. 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 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.
All federal data sources used on this page
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS — demographic + housing + income data. census.gov/programs-surveys/acs
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) — wage + employment by occupation. bls.gov/oes
- BEA Regional Economic Accounts — GDP + personal income by state/metro. bea.gov/data/regional
- U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns — establishment + employment by industry. census.gov/cbp
- IRS Statistics of Income (SOI) — tax-return aggregate data. irs.gov/statistics
- data.gov — U.S. federal open-data portal — discovery layer for additional federal sources. data.gov
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