ACA plans available
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Plan year 2026
CMS Marketplace county · plan year 2026
Dane, Wisconsin ACA premiums
County-level marketplace aggregates from CMS Public Use Files. Listed rates are age-27 premiums unless noted.
Data updated 2026-08-30
- $493
- Silver avg/mo
- 49
- ACA plans
- 3
- Issuers
- +18.2%
- YoY premium
Silver avg $493/mo
Dane, Wisconsin has 49 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers (plan year 2026). Average Silver premium is $493/mo; Bronze averages $363/mo and Gold $503/mo. Figures are CMS Marketplace Public Use File county aggregates for age-27 rates.
- County Silver corpus place #1890 of 2055 (highest = #1)
- Benchmark (2nd-lowest Silver) $449/mo
- Plan year 2026 CMS PUF
Silver rank is not plan-count rank
According to CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, Dane, Wisconsin ranks #1,890 of 2,055 counties by listed Silver average ($493/mo) and #742 of 2,055 by plan count (49 plans).
- #1,890 of 2,055
- Silver average among 2,055 counties
- $493
- Listed Silver average /mo
- #742 of 2,055
- Plan count among 2,055 counties
- 49
- 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.
Dane, Wisconsin offers 49 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $289/mo and Silver plans start at $445/mo (age 27 listed rates). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$493
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$449
Benchmark Premium/mo
+18.2%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,293
Avg Deductible
Lower-premium band
Dane in the lower-premium third
$493/mo Silver avg sits in the bottom third of tracked federal-marketplace counties. Corpus place #1890 of 2055 (highest Silver = #1).
Floor-to-ceiling Silver runs $445–$530/mo. The local market is heavily HMO-dominated -- shoppers who specifically want a EPO network have only a handful of plans to choose from here.
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
15 plans$363/mo avg
$289 - $418
Silver
15 plans$493/mo avg
$445 - $530
Gold
15 plans$503/mo avg
$436 - $564
Platinum
3 plans$521/mo avg
$499 - $549
Catastrophic plan available: avg $377/mo (1 plan) - only for individuals under 30 or with a hardship exemption.
Benchmark premium & subsidies
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Dane is $449/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
$449 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$5,293
Across all metal tiers
C+
Marketplace Access Score
61/100
Dane
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 A+
$449/mo
Benchmark Silver premium; rank #1890 of 2055 tracked counties (cheapest first)
Plan Choice C+
49 plans
ACA marketplace plan count; rank #742 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Issuer Competition D
3 issuers
Distinct marketplace issuers; rank #1098 of 2055 tracked counties (most first)
Cost Predictability F
$5,293
Average deductible across tracked plans; rank #548 of 2055 tracked counties (lowest first)
Dane ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Dane 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.
Dane ACA marketplace plans: premium vs deductible
How Dane's Silver premium compares nationwide
2,055 federal-marketplace counties with a tracked Silver average, banded by monthly premium.
Dane vs 2,055 tracked counties
Average Silver premium (age 27), CMS Marketplace Public Use Files
$493 1890th of 2055 higher than 165 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 Dane
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Quartz | 19 | $475/mo |
| Dean Health Plan | 18 | $437/mo |
| Group Health Cooperative-SCW | 12 | $452/mo |
All Plans in Dane
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH CATASTROPHIC $10,600 DED Quartz | Catastrophic | HMO | $376.55 | $459.20 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Dean Focus Bronze Share Dean Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $289.28 | $352.77 | $8,000 | $10,600 |
| Dean Bronze Share Dean Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $311.05 | $379.32 | $8,000 | $10,600 |
| Dean Focus Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits Dean Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $318.04 | $387.84 | $7,500 | $10,600 |
| Dean Focus Expanded Bronze Standard Dean Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $340.30 | $414.98 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Dean Bronze $0 Copay PCP Visits Dean Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $341.97 | $417.02 | $7,500 | $10,600 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE $10,150 DED Quartz | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $358.74 | $437.47 | $10,150 | $10,600 |
| Better Together HMO Bronze 7500 Ded/10000 MOOP HSA Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $359.31 | $438.17 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Dean Expanded Bronze Standard Dean Health Plan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $365.90 | $446.21 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $10,150 DED Quartz | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $370.82 | $452.20 | $10,150 | $10,600 |
| Better Together HMO Bronze 6500 Ded/8750 MOOP HSA Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $380.34 | $463.82 | $6,500 | $8,750 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE STANDARD EASY PRICING Quartz | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $391.12 | $476.96 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Better Together HMO Bronze No Medical Ded/10600 MOOP HSA Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $392.69 | $478.87 | $0 | $10,600 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE $0 MEDICAL DED Quartz | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $403.93 | $492.58 | $0 | $10,400 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING Quartz | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $404.30 | $493.03 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH BRONZE (DENTAL & VISION) $0 MEDICAL DED Quartz | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $417.54 | $509.17 | $0 | $10,400 |
| Better Together HMO Silver 6000 Ded/8900 MOOP Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Silver | HMO | $445.02 | $542.69 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Better Together HMO Silver 5500 Ded/8500 MOOP with Vision Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Silver | HMO | $449.33 | $547.95 | $5,500 | $8,500 |
| Dean Focus Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits Dean Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $459.53 | $560.39 | $3,500 | $10,450 |
| Dean Focus Silver Share Dean Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $469.84 | $572.96 | $3,525 | $8,850 |
| Dean Focus Silver Standard Dean Health Plan | Silver | EPO | $480.74 | $586.25 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Better Together HMO Silver 5975 Ded/5975 MOOP HSA Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Silver | HMO | $488.60 | $595.83 | $5,975 | $5,975 |
| Dean Silver $0 Copay PCP Visits Dean Health Plan | Silver | HMO | $494.12 | $602.56 | $3,500 | $10,450 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER $8,000 DED Quartz | Silver | HMO | $500.33 | $610.13 | $8,000 | $9,900 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER $9,000 DED Quartz | Silver | HMO | $501.31 | $611.33 | $9,000 | $10,250 |
| Dean Silver Share Dean Health Plan | Silver | HMO | $505.20 | $616.07 | $3,525 | $8,850 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER STANDARD EASY PRICING Quartz | Silver | HMO | $513.01 | $625.60 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Dean Silver Standard Dean Health Plan | Silver | HMO | $516.92 | $630.37 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $8,000 DED Quartz | Silver | HMO | $517.18 | $630.69 | $8,000 | $9,900 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) $9,000 DED Quartz | Silver | HMO | $518.20 | $631.93 | $9,000 | $10,250 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH SILVER (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING Quartz | Silver | HMO | $530.29 | $646.67 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Better Together HMO Gold 1500 Ded/8000 MOOP with Vision Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Gold | HMO | $435.67 | $531.28 | $1,500 | $8,000 |
| Better Together HMO Gold 2000 Ded/8200 MOOP Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Gold | HMO | $451.21 | $550.23 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Better Together HMO Gold 4000 Ded/4000 MOOP HSA Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Gold | HMO | $453.95 | $553.57 | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Dean Focus Gold Share Dean Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $463.36 | $565.06 | $2,500 | $5,900 |
| Dean Focus Gold Standard Dean Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $480.43 | $585.87 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Dean Focus Gold HSA Dean Health Plan | Gold | EPO | $491.25 | $599.06 | $3,400 | $4,400 |
| Dean Gold Share Dean Health Plan | Gold | HMO | $498.23 | $607.58 | $2,500 | $5,900 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD $4,000 DED Quartz | Gold | HMO | $504.14 | $614.78 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Dean Gold Standard Dean Health Plan | Gold | HMO | $516.59 | $629.96 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) $4,000 DED Quartz | Gold | HMO | $521.12 | $635.49 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Dean Gold HSA Dean Health Plan | Gold | HMO | $528.21 | $644.14 | $3,400 | $4,400 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD MAINTENANCE $700 DED Quartz | Gold | HMO | $537.88 | $655.93 | $700 | $9,300 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD STANDARD EASY PRICING Quartz | Gold | HMO | $545.30 | $664.97 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD MAINTENANCE (DENTAL & VISION) $700 DED Quartz | Gold | HMO | $556.00 | $678.02 | $700 | $9,300 |
| QUARTZ ONE ACHIEVE W/UW HEALTH GOLD (DENTAL & VISION) STANDARD EASY PRICING Quartz | Gold | HMO | $563.67 | $687.37 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Better Together HMO Platinum No Ded/3300 MOOP Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Platinum | HMO | $498.76 | $608.22 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Better Together HMO Platinum 750 Ded/2000 MOOP with Vision Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Platinum | HMO | $515.67 | $628.85 | $750 | $2,000 |
| Better Together HMO Platinum No Ded/5200 MOOP Group Health Cooperative-SCW | Platinum | HMO | $548.60 | $668.99 | $0 | $5,200 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $378/mo | $307 | $417 | 21 | 3 |
| 2023 | $413/mo | $318 | $499 | 38 | 4 |
| 2024 | $412/mo | $350 | $486 | 23 | 4 |
| 2025 | $423/mo | $352 | $484 | 21 | 4 |
| 2026 | $493/mo | $445 | $530 | 15 | 3 |
What this means for Dane
Use Dane's own numbers here, not a national average, before you enroll.
- $493/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
- 49 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
Why is Dane's Silver premium in the lower band?
Dane ranks #1890 of 2055 tracked federal-marketplace counties by average Silver premium (highest = #1; CMS PUF sort). Local Silver avg is $493/mo. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
How many ACA plans are available in Dane, WI?
There are 49 ACA marketplace plans available in Dane from 3 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Dane?
The lowest-premium plan in Dane starts at $289/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $445/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Dane?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Dane is $449/mo for a 27-year-old. This amount determines how much premium tax credit subsidy you may be eligible for.
Why did Dane premiums rise +18.2% year-over-year?
The average age-27 premium in Dane changed by +18.2% 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 Dane?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Dane is $5,293, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,590. 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 Dane?
There are 3 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Dane, including Quartz, Dean Health Plan, Group Health Cooperative-SCW. 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 Dane, WI's $449/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 Dane, WI, both outside WI 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 ($449/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.