Health insurance cost in Mississippi
If you're moving to Mississippi without job-based coverage, here's what a Marketplace plan costs before subsidies. Mississippi ranks #37 of 51 for the lowest benchmark premium.
Where to enroll for 2027 coverage
RelocateMath is an independent guide. Apply, compare current plans and confirm eligibility at HealthCare.gov, the official marketplace for Mississippi.
Open enrollment for 2027 coverage runs November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Select a plan by December 15, 2026 for January 1 coverage, subject to the marketplace's payment and enrollment requirements.
Platform checked 2026-10-01; enrollment guidance checked 2026-10-01. Check official dates and instructions · Coverage start requirements. Costs below are 2026 averages, not a quote for 2027 coverage.
State average premiums and modeled costs by age
These 2026 figures compare one adult before premium tax credits. KFF weights each county's second-lowest-cost silver (benchmark) and lowest-cost bronze premiums by Marketplace plan selections. They are state averages, not a quote or the price of one plan available throughout Mississippi. Your location, plan and household details affect your premium.
| Age | Benchmark silver average | Avg. lowest bronze |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | $518 | $461 |
| 30 | $588 | $523 |
| 40 | $662 | $589 |
| 50 | $925 | $823 |
| 60 | $1,406 | $1,251 |
| 64 | $1,554 | $1,382 |
Scaled from the age-40 average with the federal default age curve, which lets insurers charge a 64-year-old up to 3× what a 21-year-old pays. Amounts at ages other than 40 are modeled from the state averages. Excludes tobacco surcharges.
The Mississippi benchmark rose 36% for 2026, more than the 26% national increase, leaving it 6% above the U.S. average for a 40-year-old.
What is different in Mississippi
- Where to enroll
- HealthCare.gov
- Open enrollment for 2027
- November 1, 2026 – January 15, 2027
- Marketplace insurers, 2026
- 5
- Medicaid expansion
- Not adopted
- Penalty if uninsured
- None
- Average selected-plan premium after credits, 2026
- $131/mo
- Where and when. Mississippi uses HealthCare.gov, the federal marketplace. Open enrollment for 2027 coverage runs November 1, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Select a plan by December 15, 2026 for January 1 coverage, subject to the marketplace's payment and enrollment requirements.
- Choice of insurers. 5 insurers sell Marketplace plans in Mississippi for 2026, the same number as in 2025. Not every insurer sells in every county, so your choices depend on where you live. 313,392 people picked a Marketplace plan here for 2026, down 7% from 2025.
- Average premiums for selected plans. Plans selected during open enrollment had an average monthly premium of $131 after advance premium tax credits for 2026, about 3 times the $41 average for 2025 (U.S. average: $178). Before credits, selected plans averaged $816. These averages include people without tax credits and compare different mixes of people and plans; they aren't records of premiums actually paid or a quote for your household.
- Medicaid. Mississippi hasn't expanded Medicaid. Most adults without dependent children do not qualify through an income-only adult category, and the parent limit for a family of three is 21% of the federal poverty level. Marketplace credits start at 100%; adults below that line who do not qualify through another Medicaid category may fall into a coverage gap.
- Going uninsured. Mississippi doesn't charge a penalty for going without coverage, and the federal penalty ended after 2018. In 2024, 9.7% of residents had no health insurance (U.S.: 8.2%), and 6.8% bought their own coverage.
Medicaid income limits above describe the adult categories shown. Pregnancy, disability, age, household circumstances and other eligibility rules can create different pathways. Apply even if your state has not expanded Medicaid; the application checks whether you qualify under your state's rules.
Subsidies in 2026
The enhanced premium tax credits of 2021–2025 expired. Under the 2026 federal rules, household incomes generally between 100% and 400% of the federal poverty level may qualify, subject to the other eligibility conditions; income alone does not establish eligibility. The expected contribution toward the benchmark plan ranges from about 2.1% to 9.96% of income, and above 400% there is no federal credit. An affordable employer offer that meets minimum value, or eligibility for certain public coverage, can affect credits even if you do not enroll in the employer plan. Confirm your eligibility and price with the official marketplace.
Use expected household income for the year you want coverage, including income before and after a job change, rather than only your new job's annual salary. These are 2026 subsidy and premium figures; select the appropriate coverage year at HealthCare.gov when applying. Eligibility guidance checked October 21, 2026.
Moving outside open enrollment
A move to a new ZIP code or county may create a Special Enrollment Period if it changes the plans available to you. Moving only for a vacation or medical treatment does not qualify.
Generally, a moving SEP requires qualifying coverage for at least one day in the 60 days before the move, and enrollment within 60 days after it. Exceptions include a move from abroad or a U.S. territory. Keep proof of your old coverage, move date and new address. The marketplace decides eligibility and when coverage starts; do not cancel existing coverage until the replacement start date is confirmed.
Check whether you may qualify at HealthCare.gov. For HealthCare.gov enrollment, ask the official marketplace about your move.
Sources: HealthCare.gov moving guidance and CMS moving-SEP requirements. Checked September 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is health insurance in Mississippi in 2026?
For one 40-year-old before premium tax credits, the state average benchmark silver premium is $662 a month and the average lowest-cost bronze premium is $589. KFF weights each county's second-lowest-cost silver and lowest-cost bronze premiums by plan selections. The benchmark average is up 36% from 2025. Your ZIP code and plan can give a different quote.
How much does health insurance cost for a 60-year-old in Mississippi?
The modeled state average benchmark silver premium is about $1,406 a month before premium tax credits, scaled from the age-40 average using the federal default age curve. Your location and plan determine the actual quote.
Did Mississippi expand Medicaid?
Mississippi hasn't expanded Medicaid. Most adults without dependent children do not qualify through an income-only adult category, and the parent limit for a family of three is 21% of the federal poverty level. Marketplace credits start at 100%; adults below that line who do not qualify through another Medicaid category may fall into a coverage gap.