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Taylor, West Virginia Health Insurance

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37 ACA plans from 2 issuers - Plan year 2026

Taylor, West Virginia offers 37 ACA marketplace plans from 2 issuers for plan year 2026. Bronze plans start at $631/mo and Silver plans start at $843/mo (age 27, before subsidies). Use the tables below to compare premiums, deductibles, and issuers across all metal tiers.

$890
Avg Silver Premium/mo
$873
Benchmark Premium/mo
+10.4%
Year-over-Year Change
$5,283
Avg Deductible

What the Numbers Say About Taylor

Taylor, West Virginia has 37 ACA marketplace plans offered by 2 issuers for plan year 2026. The average Silver-tier premium comes in at $890/mo for a 27-year-old non-tobacco user, with the lowest Silver at $843 and the highest at $930. Bronze plans start at $631/mo, useful for healthy enrollees who want catastrophic protection with the lowest monthly outlay.

The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium is $873/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 $5,283 and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,819 - numbers that matter more than the sticker premium once you actually use care. Year-over-year, average premiums in Taylor shifted by +10.4%, 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 Taylor, consumers have some competitive choice, though narrower than the most competitive counties. HMO is the most common network type in Taylor, with PPO rounding out the alternatives. 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

1 plan
$631/mo avg
$631 - $631

Silver

13 plans
$890/mo avg
$843 - $930

Gold

13 plans
$820/mo avg
$782 - $886

Platinum

2 plans
$1,478/mo avg
$1,476 - $1,479

Catastrophic plan available: avg $489/mo (1 plan) - only for individuals under 30 or with a hardship exemption.

Benchmark Premium & Subsidies

The benchmark premium (2nd-lowest Silver plan) in Taylor is $873/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.

ACA plans available

37

Plan year 2026

Issuers in market

2

Some competition

Benchmark Silver

$873 /mo

Sets your subsidy ceiling

Avg deductible

$5,283

Across all metal tiers

Taylor ACA plans by premium and deductible

Each marker is the Taylor 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 Taylor, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible).

Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Taylor, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible). Scatter plot of 5 data points. 020004000600080001000012000 4005006007008009001000 Monthly premium ($, age 27) Avg annual deductible ($) Catastrophic (1 plan)Bronze (1 plan)Expanded Bronze (7 plans)Silver (13 plans)Gold (13 plans)
Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files for Taylor, plan year 2026. Each point is the county average for one metal tier (premium age 27 vs average annual deductible).

Issuers in Taylor

Issuer Plans Avg Premium (Age 27)
CareSource 22 $877/mo
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia 15 $780/mo

All Plans in Taylor

Plan Name Metal Type Premium (27) Premium (40) Deductible OOP Max
my Blue Access WV Major Events PPO Catastrophic 10600 - 3 Free PCP Visits
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Catastrophic PPO $489.17 $596.53 $10,600 $10,600
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 9200
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Bronze PPO $630.56 $768.95 $9,200 $9,200
Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Expanded Bronze HMO $645.87 $787.62 $10,600 $10,600
Low Premium Bronze 10600 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Expanded Bronze HMO $649.11 $791.57 $10,600 $10,600
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Bronze 7500
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Expanded Bronze PPO $660.23 $805.13 $7,500 $10,000
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Expanded Bronze PPO $668.68 $815.43 $3,800 $9,900
my Blue Access WV PPO Bronze 3800 + Adult Dental and Vision
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Expanded Bronze PPO $684.34 $834.53 $3,800 $9,900
Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Expanded Bronze HMO $688.78 $839.94 $7,500 $10,000
Bronze 7500 $25 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Expanded Bronze HMO $692.01 $843.88 $7,500 $10,000
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Silver 6000
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Silver PPO $842.86 $1,027.84 $6,000 $8,900
Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Silver HMO $873.47 $1,065.16 $6,200 $9,800
Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services
CareSource
Silver HMO $876.52 $1,068.89 $5,000 $9,500
Low Premium Silver 6200 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Silver HMO $876.71 $1,069.11 $6,200 $9,800
Healthy Heart Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Silver HMO $879.76 $1,072.84 $5,000 $9,500
Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Silver HMO $879.95 $1,073.07 $6,000 $8,900
Silver 6000 $20 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Silver HMO $883.19 $1,077.02 $6,000 $8,900
Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services
CareSource
Silver HMO $898.77 $1,096.02 $5,000 $9,500
Diabetes Silver 5000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Silver HMO $902.00 $1,099.96 $5,000 $9,500
Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Silver HMO $903.74 $1,102.08 $5,000 $9,250
Low Deductible Silver 5000 $3 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Silver HMO $906.98 $1,106.03 $5,000 $9,250
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Silver PPO $914.29 $1,114.94 $0 $9,700
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Silver 0 + Adult Dental and Vision
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Silver PPO $929.95 $1,134.05 $0 $9,700
Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services
CareSource
Gold HMO $782.17 $953.83 $3,000 $8,500
Healthy Heart Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Gold HMO $785.40 $957.77 $3,000 $8,500
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $785.79 $958.24 $2,000 $8,200
Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services
CareSource
Gold HMO $790.98 $964.58 $3,000 $8,500
Diabetes Gold 3000 $0 Chronic Care Drugs & Services + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Gold HMO $794.22 $968.52 $3,000 $8,500
my Blue Access WV PPO Standard Gold 2000 + Adult Dental and Vision
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $801.46 $977.35 $2,000 $8,200
Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Gold HMO $814.02 $992.67 $2,000 $8,200
Gold 2000 $15 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Gold HMO $817.25 $996.61 $2,000 $8,200
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 1700 HSA
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $818.47 $998.09 $1,700 $7,100
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $849.22 $1,035.59 $0 $7,500
my Blue Access WV PPO Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $864.88 $1,054.70 $0 $7,500
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $870.44 $1,061.47 $0 $7,000
my Blue Access WV PPO Premier Gold 0 + Adult Dental and Vision
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia
Gold PPO $886.10 $1,080.57 $0 $7,000
Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs
CareSource
Platinum HMO $1,476.25 $1,800.24 $0 $5,200
Platinum Zero $5 Generic Drugs + Adult Vision & Fitness
CareSource
Platinum HMO $1,479.49 $1,804.19 $0 $5,200

Silver Premium Trend (2022-2026)

Year Avg Premium Min Max Plans Issuers
2022 $700/mo $646 $769 9 2
2023 $737/mo $694 $790 9 2
2024 $740/mo $711 $765 13 2
2025 $777/mo $740 $798 13 2
2026 $890/mo $843 $930 13 2

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ACA plans are available in Taylor, WV?

There are 37 ACA marketplace plans available in Taylor from 2 insurance issuers for plan year 2026.

What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Taylor?

The lowest-premium plan in Taylor starts at $631/mo (Bronze tier, age 27). Silver plans start at $843/mo. Actual premiums vary by age and may be reduced by premium tax credits.

What is the benchmark premium for Taylor?

The benchmark (second-lowest Silver) premium in Taylor is $873/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 Taylor?

Average premiums in Taylor changed by +10.4% 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 Taylor?

The average annual deductible across all plans in Taylor is $5,283, and the average out-of-pocket maximum is $8,819. 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 Taylor?

There are 2 insurance issuers offering ACA marketplace plans in Taylor, including CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia. 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.

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Data sources

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