Health insurance in Columbia: 2027 Marketplace plans
In Boone County, MO, there are 51 plans from 4 insurers: Ambetter Health, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Medica.
Bronze · 17
Silver · 18
Gold · 16
Example: a 40-year-old earning $31,920 a year (200% of the federal poverty level) gets a tax credit of about $621 a month. With it, the cheapest plan at each level costs:
Level
Monthly, with help
Without help
Insurer
Bronze
$0.00
$606.19
Ambetter Health
Silver
$179.68
$800.68
Ambetter Health
Gold
$153.18
$774.18
Ambetter Health
Worth knowing: in this county, with the tax credit, the cheapest Gold plan costs less than the cheapest Silver plan.
In ZIP code 65201, the one with the most doctors in Columbia, 5.9% of residents have no health insurance and 5.7% are Hispanic (Census Bureau, ACS ACS 2024 5-year).
Census data · Columbia · ZIP 65201
Official demographics of the coverage area · ACS 2024 5-year
50,011
Total population
5.9%
Uninsured rate
No health coverage (ACS B27010)
$48,113
Median income
45,118
Population under 65
ACA-eligible age range
5.7%
Hispanic population
Source: US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year (Census Reporter)
Frequently asked questions about health insurance in Columbia
How many insurers sell Marketplace plans in Columbia?
For 2027, 4 insurers offer 51 plans in Boone County: Ambetter Health, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Medica.
How much does health insurance cost in Columbia?
It depends on age, income and household. As an example, for a 40-year-old earning $31,920 a year (200% of the federal poverty level) the cheapest plan costs $0.00 a month after a tax credit of about $621 a month.
Are there $0 plans in Columbia?
Yes, for some households. In the example (a 40-year-old earning $31,920 a year (200% of the federal poverty level)) there are Bronze plans with a $0 monthly premium. A $0 premium usually comes with a higher deductible, so compare before choosing.