The Age Curve, State by State

Cross-state analysis from CMS Plan Year 2026 data.

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ACA premiums are age-rated. Using the cheapest Silver plan in each state, here is what the same coverage costs at 27, 40, 50 and 60 — before subsidies.

StateAge 27Age 40Age 50Age 6060 vs 27
South Dakota$420$512$715$1,0872.59×
Michigan$316$385$538$8182.59×
Florida$454$554$775$1,1772.59×
Oklahoma$460$561$784$1,1922.59×
Alabama$478$583$815$1,2382.59×
Arkansas$617$753$1,052$1,5992.59×
Kansas$463$565$790$1,2002.59×
Ohio$395$482$674$1,0232.59×
Texas$443$540$754$1,1462.59×
Nebraska$525$640$895$1,3592.59×
North Carolina$443$540$755$1,1472.59×
South Carolina$374$456$637$9682.59×
Indiana$361$440$615$9342.59×
Wisconsin$431$526$735$1,1162.59×
Utah$526$559$804$1,1342.16×

Source: CMS Plan Year 2026 Qualified Health Plan Landscape file. Full-price filed rates before premium tax credits; not a quote or an offer of coverage. Published 2026-07-31.

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