Pennsylvania Health Insurance (2026)

ACA marketplace health insurance rates, Medicaid eligibility, and top insurers in Pennsylvania. Rates shown before premium tax credits — most buyers qualify for subsidies.

Silver Premium

$470/mo

Age 40, before credits

Avg Deductible

$4,000

Silver plan

Medicaid

Expanded

Up to 138% FPL

Insurers

10

On marketplace

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Top Health Insurers in Pennsylvania

1

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Nationwide network

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Avg Monthly

$480

Network

Very Large

Rating

4.5/5

2

UnitedHealthcare

Employer plans

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Avg Monthly

$510

Network

Large

Rating

4.3/5

3

Aetna

CVS integration

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Avg Monthly

$495

Network

Large

Rating

4.2/5

4

Cigna

Mental health coverage

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Avg Monthly

$490

Network

Large

Rating

4.2/5

5

Kaiser Permanente

Integrated care

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Avg Monthly

$440

Network

Regional

Rating

4.7/5

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Enrollment Requirements & Key Dates

  • Open Enrollment: Nov 1 – Jan 15
  • Pennie: state-operated marketplace
  • PA Medicaid covers adults up to 138% FPL

Pennsylvania Health Insurance Facts

Pennie is Pennsylvania's state-based marketplace (launched 2021).
Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid in 2015.
Strong marketplace competition in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh metros.

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