ACA plans available
50
Plan year
2026 data Public-data reference. official source
Muskegon, Michigan Health Insurance
Open-data reference.
50 ACA plans from 5 issuers — Plan year 2026
Muskegon, Michigan offers 50 ACA marketplace plans from 5 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $379/mo and Silver plans start at $386/mo (age 27, before subsidies). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.
$597
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$387
Benchmark Premium/mo
+40.2%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,757
Avg Deductible
What the Numbers Say About Muskegon
Muskegon, Michigan has 50 ACA marketplace plans offered by 5 issuers for plan year 2026. The average Silver-tier premium comes in at $597/mo for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user, with the lowest Silver at $386 and the highest at $859. Bronze plans start at $379/mo — useful for healthy enrollees who want catastrophic protection with the lowest monthly outlay.
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium is $387/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 $5,757 and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,941 — numbers that matter more than the sticker premium once you actually use care. Year-over-year, average premiums in Muskegon shifted by +40.2%, a signal of how local issuer pricing and risk-pool dynamics are trending.
Issuer count is one of the strongest predictors of affordability: with 5 issuers active in Muskegon, consumers have meaningful competition to pressure premiums lower. 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
3 plans$434/mo avg
$379 — $512
Silver
19 plans$597/mo avg
$386 — $859
Gold
13 plans$635/mo avg
$398 — $998
Catastrophic plan available: avg $390/mo (2 plans) — only for individuals under 30 or with a hardship exemption.
Benchmark Premium & Subsidies
The benchmark premium (2nd-lowest Silver plan) in Muskegon is $387/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
5
Competitive market
Benchmark Silver
$387 /mo
Sets your subsidy ceiling
Avg deductible
$5,757
Across all metal tiers
Muskegon ACA plans by premium and deductible
Each marker is the Muskegon 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 Muskegon, plan year 2026. Bronze = catastrophic-only zone (high deductible). Gold/Platinum = premium-heavy zone (low deductible).
Issuers in Muskegon
| Issuer | Plans | Avg Premium (Age 27) |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Care Network of Michigan | 15 | $550/mo |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | 9 | $715/mo |
| Priority Health | 9 | $542/mo |
| Ambetter from Meridian | 9 | $533/mo |
| Oscar Insurance Company | 8 | $364/mo |
All Plans in Muskegon
| Plan Name | Metal | Type | Premium (27) | Premium (40) | Deductible | OOP Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Value Blue Care Network of Michigan | Catastrophic | HMO | $355.43 | $433.43 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Value Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Catastrophic | PPO | $423.67 | $516.66 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Secure Blue Care Network of Michigan | Bronze | HMO | $379.45 | $462.73 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Secure Blue Care Network of Michigan | Bronze | HMO | $411.19 | $501.44 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Secure Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Bronze | PPO | $511.50 | $623.75 | $10,600 | $10,600 |
| Bronze Classic Standard Oscar Insurance Company | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $292.25 | $356.39 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Bronze Classic 4700 Oscar Insurance Company | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $301.36 | $367.50 | $4,700 | $9,100 |
| Bronze Elite + PCP Saver Plus Oscar Insurance Company | Expanded Bronze | EPO | $321.56 | $392.13 | $0 | $10,150 |
| MyPriority Value Bronze Priority Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $401.26 | $489.32 | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze Priority Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $403.07 | $491.53 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Extra Blue Care Network of Michigan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $429.70 | $524.01 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| MyPriority Value Bronze HSA Priority Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $436.86 | $532.73 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Bronze Saver HSA Blue Care Network of Michigan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $438.14 | $534.29 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| MyPriority Standard Bronze - Travel Priority Health | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $463.53 | $565.26 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Extra Blue Care Network of Michigan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $466.09 | $568.38 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Bronze Saver HSA Blue Care Network of Michigan | Expanded Bronze | HMO | $474.84 | $579.05 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Saver HSA Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Expanded Bronze | PPO | $578.87 | $705.92 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Bronze Extra Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Expanded Bronze | PPO | $585.85 | $714.43 | $7,500 | $10,000 |
| Silver Classic Standard Oscar Insurance Company | Silver | EPO | $386.47 | $471.29 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Silver Simple PCP Saver Oscar Insurance Company | Silver | EPO | $386.62 | $471.47 | $5,500 | $9,800 |
| Silver Classic Oscar Insurance Company | Silver | EPO | $389.97 | $475.55 | $5,600 | $8,400 |
| Clear Silver Ambetter from Meridian | Silver | HMO | $484.83 | $591.23 | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Standard Silver Ambetter from Meridian | Silver | HMO | $488.67 | $595.92 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Meridian | Silver | HMO | $506.65 | $617.84 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Saver Blue Care Network of Michigan | Silver | HMO | $552.37 | $673.60 | $5,800 | $7,650 |
| MyPriority Premier Silver Priority Health | Silver | HMO | $560.27 | $683.23 | $5,500 | $9,500 |
| MyPriority Balanced Silver Priority Health | Silver | HMO | $577.84 | $704.65 | $3,200 | $9,000 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Saver Blue Care Network of Michigan | Silver | HMO | $598.75 | $730.16 | $5,800 | $7,650 |
| MyPriority Standard Silver Priority Health | Silver | HMO | $599.44 | $730.99 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Blue Care Network of Michigan | Silver | HMO | $618.66 | $754.43 | $4,500 | $10,600 |
| Blue Cross® Select HMO Silver Extra Blue Care Network of Michigan | Silver | HMO | $653.16 | $796.50 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Blue Care Network of Michigan | Silver | HMO | $670.66 | $817.84 | $4,500 | $10,600 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Silver Extra Blue Care Network of Michigan | Silver | HMO | $708.48 | $863.97 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| MyPriority Standard Silver - Travel Priority Health | Silver | HMO | $719.33 | $877.19 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Saver HSA Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Silver | PPO | $792.03 | $965.85 | $3,900 | $7,700 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Silver | PPO | $792.12 | $965.96 | $3,200 | $10,100 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Silver Extra Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Silver | PPO | $859.49 | $1,048.11 | $6,000 | $8,900 |
| Gold Classic Standard Oscar Insurance Company | Gold | EPO | $398.15 | $485.54 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Gold Elite Saver Plus Oscar Insurance Company | Gold | EPO | $438.09 | $534.23 | $0 | $8,600 |
| Standard Gold Ambetter from Meridian | Gold | HMO | $515.63 | $628.79 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold Ambetter from Meridian | Gold | HMO | $523.66 | $638.59 | $800 | $7,250 |
| Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Meridian | Gold | HMO | $534.60 | $651.92 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Everyday Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Meridian | Gold | HMO | $542.93 | $662.08 | $800 | $7,250 |
| Elite Gold Ambetter from Meridian | Gold | HMO | $590.63 | $720.26 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental Ambetter from Meridian | Gold | HMO | $612.36 | $746.75 | $0 | $6,500 |
| MyPriority Standard Gold Priority Health | Gold | HMO | $714.99 | $871.90 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Blue Care Network of Michigan | Gold | HMO | $731.84 | $892.45 | $2,050 | $8,800 |
| Blue Cross® Preferred HMO Gold Extra Blue Care Network of Michigan | Gold | HMO | $759.82 | $926.58 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Gold | PPO | $894.31 | $1,090.58 | $1,450 | $9,000 |
| Blue Cross® Premier PPO Gold Extra Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company | Gold | PPO | $997.70 | $1,216.66 | $2,000 | $8,200 |
Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)
| Year | Avg Premium | Min | Max | Plans | Issuers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $347/mo | $267 | $605 | 38 | 6 |
| 2023 | $383/mo | $284 | $571 | 31 | 6 |
| 2024 | $403/mo | $307 | $605 | 30 | 6 |
| 2025 | $453/mo | $339 | $690 | 25 | 6 |
| 2026 | $597/mo | $386 | $859 | 19 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many ACA plans are available in Muskegon, MI?
There are 50 ACA marketplace plans available in Muskegon from 5 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.
What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Muskegon?
The lowest-premium plan in Muskegon starts at $379/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $386/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.
What is the benchmark premium for Muskegon?
The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Muskegon is $387/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 Muskegon?
Average premiums in Muskegon changed by +40.2% 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 Muskegon?
The average annual deductible across all plans in Muskegon is $5,757, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,941. 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 Muskegon?
There are 5 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Muskegon, including Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company, Priority Health, and others. 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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