ACA plans available
19
Plan year
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
Hardeman, Texas Health Insurance
Open-data reference.
19 ACA plans from 1 issuer — Plan year 2026
Hardeman, Texas offers 19 ACA marketplace plans from 1 issuer for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $456/mo and Silver plans start at $748/mo (age 27, before subsidies). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$774
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$756
Benchmark Premium/mo
+32.3%
Year-over-Year Change
$4,714
Avg Deductible
What the Numbers Say About Hardeman
Hardeman, Texas has 19 ACA marketplace plans offered by 1 issuer for plan year 2026. The average Silver-tier premium comes in at $774/mo for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user, with the lowest Silver at $748 and the highest at $806. Bronze plans start at $456/mo — useful for healthy enrollees who want catastrophic protection with the lowest monthly outlay.
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium is $756/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 $4,714 and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $9,768 — numbers that matter more than the sticker premium once you actually use care. Year-over-year, average premiums in Hardeman shifted by +32.3%, a signal of how local issuer pricing and risk-pool dynamics are trending.
Issuer count is one of the strongest predictors of affordability: with 1 issuer active in Hardeman, consumers face limited competition, which historically correlates with higher benchmark premiums. 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
Bronze
2 plans$462/mo avg
$456 — $468
Silver
6 plans$774/mo avg
$748 — $806
Gold
6 plans$657/mo avg
$637 — $690
Catastrophic plan available: avg $461/mo (1 plan) — only for individuals under 30 or with a hardship exemption.
Benchmark Premium & Subsidies
The benchmark premium (2nd-lowest Silver plan) in Hardeman is $756/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
1
Limited competition
Benchmark Silver
$756 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$4,714
Across all metal tiers
Hardeman ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Hardeman 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 Hardeman, plan year 2026. Bronze = catastrophic-only zone (high deductible). Gold/Platinum = premium-heavy zone (low deductible).
Issuers in Hardeman
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | 19 | $627/mo |
All Plans in Hardeman
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Advantage Security HMO℠ 200 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Catastrophic | HMO | $461.47 | $562.74 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 301 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Bronze | HMO | $455.92 | $555.98 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 305 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Bronze | POS | $468.09 | $570.82 | $7,300 | $10,600 |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $468.44 | $571.24 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Blue Advantage Bronze HMO℠ 204 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $468.97 | $571.89 | $6,000 | $10,150 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Expanded Bronze | POS | $490.00 | $597.54 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Bronze℠ 303 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Expanded Bronze | POS | $505.58 | $616.53 | $7,000 | $10,150 |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 801 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Silver | HMO | $748.49 | $912.76 | $4,000 | $9,200 |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Silver | HMO | $755.99 | $921.90 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Blue Advantage Silver HMO℠ 205 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Silver | HMO | $764.33 | $932.07 | $1,450 | $10,600 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 202 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Silver | POS | $783.98 | $956.03 | $1,250 | $10,500 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Silver | POS | $787.00 | $959.71 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Silver℠ 605 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Silver | POS | $806.37 | $983.34 | $0 | $10,150 |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 206 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Gold | HMO | $636.56 | $776.26 | $550 | $10,100 |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ 603 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Gold | HMO | $643.53 | $784.77 | $1,000 | $8,200 |
| Blue Advantage Gold HMO℠ Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Gold | HMO | $649.72 | $792.31 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 803 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Gold | POS | $655.96 | $799.93 | $2,400 | $10,400 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ 203 Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Gold | POS | $663.70 | $809.36 | $1,700 | $10,150 |
| Blue Advantage Plus Gold℠ Standard Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas | Gold | POS | $689.60 | $840.95 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $458/mo | $427 | $477 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | $573/mo | $557 | $588 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | $572/mo | $559 | $592 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | $608/mo | $594 | $632 | 6 | 1 |
| 2026 | $774/mo | $748 | $806 | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ACA plans are available in Hardeman, TX?
There are 19 ACA marketplace plans available in Hardeman from 1 insurance issuer for plan year 2026.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Hardeman?
The lowest-premium plan in Hardeman starts at $456/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $748/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Hardeman?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Hardeman is $756/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 Hardeman?
Average premiums in Hardeman changed by +32.3% 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 Hardeman?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Hardeman is $4,714, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $9,768. 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 Hardeman?
There are 1 insurance issuer offering ACA marketplace plans in Hardeman, including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. 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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