Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

ACA marketplace issuer - 20 plans across 85 counties

1
State
85
Counties
20
Plans
$561
Avg Premium (Age 27)
The short answer

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a single-state ACA marketplace issuer offering 20 plans across 1 state and 85 counties. Its average age-27 premium of $561/mo runs $79 below the national marketplace average of $640/mo.

vs Market Average

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's average premium of $561/mo is $79 below the national market average of $640/mo.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield at a Glance

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an ACA marketplace issuer offering 20 plans across 1 state and 85 counties. Its average age-27 premium is $561/mo, the standardized rate marketplaces use for apples-to-apples comparison. Plan types on offer include EPO, each with distinct network rules for referrals, in-network cost-sharing, and out-of-network access.

Compared with the national marketplace average of $640/mo, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's average premium lands about $79 below. Lower issuer averages typically indicate concentration in lower-cost regions or a Bronze-heavy plan mix rather than leaner benefits, since all ACA plans must cover the same 10 essential health benefits.

The largest single-state presence is MO with 850 plans, though availability and exact plan lineup vary county by county within each state. Confirm specific plans, network hospitals, and provider directories directly with the issuer or on HealthCare.gov before enrolling. PlainHealthPlan is not affiliated with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This page is informational only and is not insurance, medical, or financial advice.

Plan Types

EPO

Metal Levels Offered

Silver Expanded Bronze Catastrophic Gold Bronze

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield average premium by metal level

The premium ladder across Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's 20 ACA plans, average monthly premium (age 27) by metal tier. Bronze trades a low premium for a high deductible; Gold and Platinum invert it.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield: average premium by metal level

Catastrophic$427/moBronze$474/moExpanded Bronze$502/moSilver$646/moGold$616/mo
Source: CMS Marketplace Public Use Files, plan year 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many plans does Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offer on the ACA marketplace? ▼
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers 20 ACA marketplace plans across 1 state and 85 counties. Plans are available in Silver, Expanded Bronze, Catastrophic, Gold, Bronze metal tiers.
What is Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's average premium? ▼
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's average monthly premium is $561 for a 27-year-old. This is $79 below the national marketplace average of $640/mo.
What plan types does Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offer? ▼
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers EPO plan types. Plan type determines how you access providers, HMO plans require referrals and in-network care, while PPO and POS plans offer more flexibility at higher premiums.
In which states does Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield sell ACA plans? ▼
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield sells ACA marketplace plans in 1 state, covering 85 counties. The largest presence is in MO with 850 plans. Availability varies by county, check your specific county for plan options.

Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. Data comes from CMS Marketplace Public Use Files. PlainHealthPlan is not affiliated with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield or any insurance company. Premiums shown are base rates and may not reflect your actual cost.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

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