Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
ACA marketplace issuer - 7 plans across 75 counties
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is a single-state ACA marketplace issuer offering 7 plans across 1 state and 75 counties. Its average age-27 premium of $502/mo runs $138 below the national marketplace average of $640/mo.
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Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's average premium of $502/mo is $138 below the national market average of $640/mo.
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield at a Glance
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield is an ACA marketplace issuer offering 7 plans across 1 state and 75 counties. Its average age-27 premium is $502/mo, the standardized rate marketplaces use for apples-to-apples comparison. Plan types on offer include PPO, 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, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's average premium lands about $138 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 AR with 525 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 Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield. This page is informational only and is not insurance, medical, or financial advice.
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Metal Levels Offered
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield average premium by metal level
The premium ladder across Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's 7 ACA plans, average monthly premium (age 27) by metal tier. Bronze trades a low premium for a high deductible; Gold and Platinum invert it.
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield: average premium by metal level
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Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only. Data comes from CMS Marketplace Public Use Files. PlainHealthPlan is not affiliated with Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield or any insurance company. Premiums shown are base rates and may not reflect your actual cost.
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