ACA plans available
23
Plan year 2026
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
Lafayette, Mississippi Health Insurance
Open-data reference.
23 ACA plans from 3 issuers - Plan year 2026
Lafayette, Mississippi offers 23 ACA marketplace plans from 3 issuers for plan year 2026. Silver plans start at $517/mo (age 27, before subsidies). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$561
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$520
Benchmark Premium/mo
+53.5%
Year-over-Year Change
$4,914
Avg Deductible
What the Numbers Say About Lafayette
Lafayette, Mississippi has 23 ACA marketplace plans offered by 3 issuers for plan year 2026. The average Silver-tier premium comes in at $561/mo for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user, with the lowest Silver at $517 and the highest at $663.
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium is $520/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 $4,914 and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,822 - numbers that matter more than the sticker premium once you actually use care. Year-over-year, average premiums in Lafayette shifted by +53.5%, a signal of how local issuer pricing and risk-pool dynamics are trending.
Issuer count is one of the strongest predictors of affordability: with 3 issuers active in Lafayette, consumers have some competitive choice, though narrower than the most competitive counties. Every plan sold in Lafayette is HMO -- there's no alternative network type in this county, so weigh HMO's referral rules and out-of-network coverage before enrolling. 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
6 plans$561/mo avg
$517 - $663
Gold
8 plans$738/mo avg
$697 - $852
Benchmark Premium & Subsidies
The benchmark premium (2nd-lowest Silver plan) in Lafayette is $520/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
3
Some competition
Benchmark Silver
$520 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$4,914
Across all metal tiers
Lafayette ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Lafayette 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 Lafayette, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible).
Issuers in Lafayette
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambetter from Magnolia Health | 14 | $625/mo |
| Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | 7 | $545/mo |
| Molina Healthcare | 2 | $758/mo |
All Plans in Lafayette
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze Classic Standard Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $498.19 | $607.53 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Bronze Simple Chronic Care CKM Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $515.61 | $628.77 | $5,500 | $10,150 |
| Everyday Bronze Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $519.44 | $633.44 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $521.15 | $635.52 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $533.93 | $651.11 | $0 | $10,600 |
| Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $538.14 | $656.24 | $8,450 | $10,150 |
| Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $539.91 | $658.40 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Choice Bronze HSA Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $564.12 | $687.92 | $7,250 | $7,250 |
| Choice Bronze HSA + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $584.43 | $712.69 | $7,250 | $7,250 |
| Silver Simple Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Silver | HMO | $516.56 | $629.93 | $6,300 | $9,300 |
| Silver Classic Standard Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Silver | HMO | $520.17 | $634.33 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Silver Simple Chronic Care CKM Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Silver | HMO | $523.33 | $638.19 | $5,900 | $10,150 |
| Standard Silver Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Silver | HMO | $560.88 | $683.97 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Silver | HMO | $581.07 | $708.60 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Molina Silver Standard Molina Healthcare | Silver | HMO | $663.08 | $808.61 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Standard Gold Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Gold | HMO | $697.23 | $850.24 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Gold | HMO | $705.63 | $860.49 | $800 | $7,250 |
| Gold Classic Standard Oscar Health Plan, Inc. | Gold | HMO | $706.67 | $861.76 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Gold | HMO | $722.33 | $880.85 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Complete Gold Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Gold | HMO | $730.21 | $890.47 | $1,450 | $7,500 |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Gold | HMO | $731.04 | $891.47 | $800 | $7,250 |
| Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Magnolia Health | Gold | HMO | $756.50 | $922.53 | $1,450 | $7,500 |
| Molina Gold Standard Molina Healthcare | Gold | HMO | $852.09 | $1,039.10 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $399/mo | $370 | $451 | 17 | 2 |
| 2023 | $402/mo | $378 | $453 | 15 | 3 |
| 2024 | $410/mo | $395 | $427 | 15 | 3 |
| 2025 | $415/mo | $388 | $448 | 11 | 3 |
| 2026 | $561/mo | $517 | $663 | 6 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many ACA plans are available in Lafayette, MS?
There are 23 ACA marketplace plans available in Lafayette from 3 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Lafayette?
Silver plans in Lafayette start at $517/mo (age 27). Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Lafayette?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Lafayette is $520/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 Lafayette?
Average premiums in Lafayette changed by +53.5% 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 Lafayette?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Lafayette is $4,914, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,822. 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 Lafayette?
There are 3 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Lafayette, including Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Oscar Health Plan, Inc., Molina Healthcare. 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.
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Data sources
Data sourced from the CMS Health Insurance Marketplace Public Use Files. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainHealthPlan Editorial
