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Federal Marketplace · 2026

Health Insurance Plans in Texas

Browse ACA Marketplace plans available to Texas residents on the federal exchange. 109 plans available for 2026. Starting from $384/month.

Lowest Monthly Premium

$384/mo

Before subsidies · 30-year-old

Avg Bronze Premium

$474/mo

27 plans available

Avg Silver (Benchmark)

$699/mo

Basis for APTC subsidy calculation

Plans by Metal Tier

Average premiums for a 30-year-old individual in Austin, TX

Bronze
27 plans

Lowest monthly premium, highest cost-sharing. Best if you're healthy and rarely use care.

$474/mo avg

from $384 – $602

Silver
43 plans

Mid-range premiums with moderate cost-sharing. Qualifies for Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSR) if income-eligible.

$699/mo avg

from $540 – $961

Gold
39 plans

Higher premiums, lower cost-sharing. Best if you use healthcare regularly.

$619/mo avg

from $507 – $822

Lowest-Premium Plans Available

Sample plans near Austin — enter your ZIP for exact results

Bronze
HMO
HSA

Sendero Health Quality Care Bronze High Deductible / $50 PCP / $25 Generic Drugs / $100 Specialist

Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit

$384/mo

Ded: $7,500

Bronze
HMO
HSA

BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 006

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

$388/mo

Ded: $8,000

Bronze
HMO
HSA

BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 007 (CMS Standardized Plan with $0 Pediatric PCP copay)

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

$395/mo

Ded: $7,500

Bronze
HMO
HSA

BSW Savers Bronze HMO H S A 009 (One free PCP visit, $0 Pediatric PCP visits)

Baylor Scott and White Health Plan

$399/mo

Ded: $5,300

Bronze
HMO
HSA

UHC Bronze Essential ($0 Virtual Urgent Care)

UnitedHealthcare

$400/mo

Ded: $10,600

Bronze
HMO
HSA

Sendero Health Preferred Bronze / $25 PCP / $75 Specialist / $22 Generic Drugs

Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit

$408/mo

Ded: $8,550

Bronze
HMO
HSA

Imperial Preferred Bronze

Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc.

$414/mo

Ded: $9,200

Bronze
HMO
HSA

UHC Bronze Standard

UnitedHealthcare

$418/mo

Ded: $7,500

Bronze
HMO
HSA

UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision)

UnitedHealthcare

$432/mo

Ded: $7,500

Bronze
HMO
HSA

MyBlue Health Bronze℠ Standard

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas

$438/mo

Ded: $7,500

Prices shown are for a 30-year-old near Austin without subsidies. Your actual premium depends on your age, ZIP code, household size, and income.Get your personalized price →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many ACA plans are available in Texas?

Approximately 109 ACA Marketplace plans are available in Texas for 2026. The exact count varies by county — some areas have more insurer competition than others.

What is the cheapest health insurance plan in Texas?

For a 30-year-old without subsidies, the cheapest plan near Austin starts at about $384/month. Bronze plans have the lowest premiums. If your income qualifies for the Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC), you could pay significantly less — or nothing at all.

Does Texas use HealthCare.gov?

Yes — Texas is a federal marketplace state, so residents shop for ACA plans at HealthCare.gov. Policymage uses the same underlying federal marketplace data to let you compare plans before enrolling.

What is the Silver benchmark plan and why does it matter?

The Silver benchmark plan in Texas averages $699/month. This benchmark is used by the federal government to calculate your APTC subsidy amount — it's the second-lowest-cost Silver plan in your county. Even if you choose a Bronze or Gold plan, your subsidy is based on the Silver benchmark.

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