Health insurance cost in Arkansas
The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $774 a month in Arkansas in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.
Health insurance cost
$774
a month
A year
$9,288
Rank
45 of 51
1 = cheapest; +24% vs U.S.
| State | Health insurance cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $710 | 43 |
| Tennessee | $711 | 44 |
| Arkansas | $774 | 45 |
| New York | $817 | 46 |
| Connecticut | $870 | 47 |
| U.S. | $625 | - |
Common questions
How much is health insurance in Arkansas?
The benchmark silver Marketplace plan for a 40-year-old costs $774 a month in Arkansas in 2026 before subsidies, per KFF. Premium tax credits lower that for many buyers, and age, plan level and county change it.
Is health insurance in Arkansas expensive?
Arkansas ranks 45 of 51 (1 = cheapest). The U.S. average is $625 a month.
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